Australia
CSM secures exclusive sponsorship role for 2025 Lions Tour to Australia
The British and Irish Lions and Rugby Australia have announced that CSM Sport & Entertainment has been selected as the 2025 Tour's exclusive sponsorship agency
Cisco joins Fifa sponsorship roster for Women’s World Cup
Fifa is continuing to build out the 2023 Women's World Cup sponsorship portfolio, with Cisco the latest brand to come on board
Team Global Express to aid delivery of Fifa Women’s World Cup
Australian logistics company Team Global Express has agreed a sponsorship deal with the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup, which is being co-hosted in its home country and New Zealand.
Lions continue commercial JV approach for 2025 Australia tour
The British & Irish Lions have opted to extend their approach to commercialising the team’s overseas tours by entering into a joint venture with Rugby Australia.
Rugby Australia announces Corpay sponsorship
Rugby Australia has announced a new sponsorship agreement with cross-border payments company Corpay
NRL and Hisense reset sponsorship after tricky Covid period
Chinese consumer electronics and white goods brand Hisense has sought to refocus its sponsorship of Australia’s National Rugby League after its last deal with the property was disrupted by the Covid pandemic. Faaez Samadi reports.
Fifa signs up Jacob’s Creek as Women’s World Cup sponsor
Fifa has announced Jacob's Creek as a sponsor of the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand
Asahi extends NRL beverage sponsorship
The National Rugby League (NRL) has announced a multi-year extension of its sponsorship with Australian drinks company Asahi Beverages
Qantas extends Football Australia sponsorship
Australia’s national airline Qantas has renewed its long-standing sponsorship agreement with Football Australia for another three years.
TCL adds AFL to portfolio in 2023 sponsorship spree
The Australian Football League (AFL) has named Chinese electronics company TCL Electronics as the league’s official 'TV & Whitegoods' partner, as well as a sponsor of a hospitality area within the AFL-owned M…
Fifa drops Visit Saudi sponsorship plan for Women’s World Cup
Fifa president Gianni Infantino has confirmed that Visit Saudi, Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority, will not be sponsoring this year’s Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand following a backlash from …
NRL secures multi-year Hisense sponsorship extension
The National Rugby League (NRL) has announced that Hisense has extended its sponsorship agreement for another three years
Supercars Championship announces four sponsorship deals
Australian motor racing series Supercars has announced four new sponsorship agreements for the 2023 season, with Panasonic, Schick and Repco Authorised Service joining in a trio of new deals and Boost…
Kia revels in Australian Open’s ‘playful premium’ positioning
Kia’s decision to extend as ‘Major Partner’ of the Australian Open in January has made the relationship one of the longest running deals in Australian sports sponsorship. Faaez Samadi reports.
Seven Consulting extends backing of Australia’s Opals
Project management firm Seven Consulting has agreed a three-year extension to its naming-rights deal with Australia’s women’s basketball team.
Chemist Warehouse extends with NRL to 2025
Retail pharmacy Chemist Warehouse has signed a three-year extension to its ‘Major Partner’ deal with Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL).
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Heritage Bank lands naming rights to Gold Coast Suns stadium
Financial services company Heritage Bank has acquired naming rights to the home stadium of Australian Football League (AFL) team the Gold Coast Suns
Women’s World Cup hosts wants Fifa clarification over Visit Saudi sponsorship
The co-hosts of the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand are calling for clarification on reports of a sponsorship agreement with Saudi Arabia’s tourism authority.