Oceania
Waratahs drive away with enhanced Volvo deal
Volvo has opted to expand its support of the New South Wales Waratahs rugby union team by upgrading to a principal sponsor role for the 2014 and 2015 seasons.
Brumbies seal kit deal with Classic
Australian rugby union team the Brumbies have agreed a five-year kit manufacturing deal with Classic Sportswear.
Melbourne Stars teams up with electronics specialist
Electronics retailer Dick Smith has reached a deal to become a principle partner and the official consumer electronics partner of Australian cricket franchise the Melbourne Stars.
BNZ lends its name to Crusaders
New Zealand Super Rugby franchise Crusaders have agreed a team naming rights deal with banking group BNZ.
Raiders extend Huawei sponsorship with eye toward China game
Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei has agreed to extend its deal with Australian rugby league side Canberra Raiders and will continue its role as a major sponsor of the team for the 2014 National Rugby League season.
Victory teams up with Dairy Australia for Liverpool game
Dairy Australia, the national services body for Australian dairy farmers, has reached a one-off sponsorship agreement with A-League football team Melbourne Victory for its friendly against Liverpool on July 24.
BMW gets behind golf’s New Zealand Open
BMW has agreed a deal to become the official sponsor of the New Zealand Golf Open, according to the New Zealand Herald newspaper.
Perth Glory boosts Healthway campaign
Australian A-League football club Perth Glory has announced local government body Healthway as a major sponsor in a two-season deal.
Peak to kit out Australia’s WNBL
Australia’s Women’s National Basketball League (WNBL) has agreed a three-year partnership with sportswear company Peak ahead of its 2013-14 season.
Hurley seals Australian Open of Surfing title sponsorship
Sportswear company Hurley has agreed a two-year deal to become the title sponsor of the annual Australian Open of Surfing.
Remondis lends its name to Sharks
The National Rugby League’s Cronulla Sharks rugby league team has agreed a stadium naming rights deal with waste management company Remondis.
Perth Wildcats bank sponsor extension
Member-owned bank P&N has re-signed as a platinum partner of Australian basketball team Perth Wildcats for the 2013-14 and 2014-15 seasons.
Port Adelaide set for sustainable future with new partnership
Australian rules football club Port Adelaide has announced a new premier partnership with Clean Energy Enterprises, with the deal set to activated using the company’s South Australian operating name Solarshop.
Virgin Australia upgrades backing of domestic basketball
The Basketball Australia governing body has agreed a deal for Virgin Australia to become the official airline partner of the Women’s National Basketball League.
Macron targets glory with Perth
Sportswear manufacturer Macron has signed up as an official apparel partner of Australian A-League football club Perth Glory.
Qantas to end Socceroos naming rights deal
The Football Federation Australia (FFA) national governing body is on the look-out for a new naming rights partner for the Australia national team after the Qantas airline opted to bring an end to its long-term deal.
Audi gets behind New Zealand’s Winter Games
The New Zealand arm of German car manufacturer Audi will serve as the title sponsor of the 2013 Winter Games NZ event.
SCF teams up with AFL’s Richmond
Cargo container leasing company SCF Group has signed up as a development partner of AFL Australian rules team Richmond.