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Frito-Lay continues Fifa association with Women’s World Cup sponsor deal
Frito-Lay North America, the convenient foods division of PepsiCo, has continued its relationship with Fifa by becoming a sponsor of this summer’s Women’s World Cup.
TGI Sport makes move for Australia’s SFX Sports Group
Sports rights and marketing company TGI Sport has further expanded its portfolio by acquiring Australian talent management agency, SFX Sports Group
Auckland’s Mt Smart Stadium naming rights acquired by Go Media
Auckland Stadiums has sold the Mt Smart Stadium naming rights to New Zealand-based outdoor advertising solutions specialist Go Media
NRL extends long-running Steeden ball sponsorship
Australasia’s National Rugby League has signed a five-year extension to its ball supply sponsorship with Steeden, the Australian sports equipment manufacturer.
NRL adds snack partner, Warriors sponsor at centre of referee ‘cheat’ row
Australia's National Rugby League (NRL) has announced a new sponsorship with snack brand Arnott's Shapes
Liberty extends A-League Women backing in World Cup year
Australian financial services group Liberty has extended its sponsorship of the A-Leagues, which includes title rights for the top tier of domestic women’s football.
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
FRU nets $1.7m Fiji Water sponsorship boost ahead of World Cup
Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has secured a lucrative sponsorship agreement with the Los Angeles-headquartered Fiji Water
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
NZ Rugby extends Adidas main sponsorship deal
New Zealand Rugby has announced that Adidas has extended its agreement to be its main sponsor
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…