SIS Pitches installed the new SIS Grass Synthetic Rugger 60mm field that has been tested by World Rugby Regulation 22, which was introduced in 2003 to ensure that artificial turf surfaces replicate the playing qualities of good-quality natural grass. The field is part of the Rugby 365 scheme, which is the RFU’s commitment to invest £47m over four years into the development of 100 new fields across England. At the unveiling of the new SIS Grass Synthetic field at Preston, Jones said, “It’s been great to see the whole community come out in force to celebrate the launch. “I hope to see clubs, schools, and organizations all using and benefiting from this great facility.” Bryn Lee, Managing Director at SIS Pitches said, “It’s fantastic for someone of the calibre of Eddie Jones to come down and open this new SIS Grass Synthetic field in front of so many people. “The quality of this field will provide a better facility for a good standard of rugby, and we are delighted to be involved in this RFU scheme. “The construction involved converting a natural turf rugby field into the new SIS Grass Synthetic field and it took just 14 weeks to complete.” As part of the official launch the RFU has also introduced a ‘field for a Pound’ promotion, giving the local communities the chance to book an hour on the field for just £1 (+ VAT), this January and February. The RFU has invested £47m into the Rugby 365 artificial grass field program, with a commitment to build 60 artificial turf fields on rugby club sites across England over four years. Alongside the Rugby 365 program, the RFU is investing in partner organizations to part-fund 40 fields on community sites, making a total of 100 new rugby fields.