Rugby

Japanese technology company Ricoh operates a wide ranging sponsorship portfolio focusing on B2B client experiences and engaging with its target demographic of customers.

UK-based health and life insurance company Vitality is using sport sponsorship to promote healthy lifestyles, and reward loyal customers, Nick Read, Vitality director, told Sports Sponsorship Insider.

Japanese IT company Fujitsu is looking for global brand awareness from its sponsorship of the 2015 Rugby World Cup, but is unlikely to extend its sponsorship activity to a national deal in the UK.

The Rugby Football Union, the governing body that oversees the England national rugby union team, has renewed a partnership with sportswear company Canterbury.