The Sharks Sell 51% Stake to US Consortium
An American consortium has bought a controlling share in the Durban-based Sharks rugby franchise. MVM Holdings, headed by New York attorney Marco Masotti, has concluded a deal with the franchise
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DHL Unveiled as Official Logistics Partner for Lions Series
International logistics player DHL Express has been unveiled as one of the official global partners for the Castle Lager Lions Series 2021. The agreement sees DHL partner with both the
Rugby World Club Championship on the Cards?
Sportbusiness.com is reporting that backers of a new world championship for leading club rugby teams are increasingly optimistic the first edition can be launched in 2022, citing a story in
ASICS Unveils Springbok Lions Jersey
Springbok sponsor ASICS has unveiled the Springbok jersey for next year’s tour to South Africa of the British & Irish Lions. It features a vintage colourway and special commemorative 3D
Macrocomm Announces Partnership with Bulls
Telecommunications and technology company Macrocomm has announced its partnership with the Vodacom Bulls. It has taken on the role as the rugby franchise’s “official smart IoT technology partner”. “There are
British & Irish Lions Partner with PT SportSuite
PT SportSuite has been chosen by The British & Irish Lions to provide media services for next year’s tour of South Africa. The partnership will establish a cloud media ecosystem
Podcast: ‘At Home with Dylan Rogers’ – Dillon Smit
The Emirates Lions scrumhalf on dealing with his dislocated shoulder, the Lions WhatsApp group, who the squad’s jokers are, humble beginnings in Bethal, having a mother as a rugby referee,
Report: Global Rise in Rugby Interest
A new global study from Nielsen has highlighted rugby’s strong growth in both established and emerging rugby nations during 2019. The study collected and analysed data from both traditional and
Famous Grouse Signs Up for Lions Tour
UK whisky The Famous Grouse has joined the roster of official sponsors for the British & Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa next year. The announcement, which was jointly made
SAB to Sponsor Currie Cup with Carling Black Label Brand
SA Rugby and South African Breweries have announced that the Currie Cup will be sponsored by Carling Black Label for the next three seasons. The Carling Currie Cup will officially