SunBet Announces Lions Sponsorship Deal
Sun International’s online betting arm, SunBet, has added the Emirates Lions to its list of sports sponsorships. The announcement follows a recent deal signed with the Cape Cobras cricket team. …
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People on the Move: Lynne Cantwell
SA Rugby has announced the appointment of Lynne Cantwell as its first ever High Performance Manager for Women’s Rugby. Cantwell is a former Ireland captain and will work closely with …
PT SportSuite Announces Major League Rugby Deal
Cape Town-based PT SportSuite has completed a multi-platform deal with Major League Rugby, North America’s professional rugby union competition. That’s in a bid to transform the league’s digital media capabilities. …
Cheetahs Announce Partnership with BLK Sport
The Toyota Cheetahs have announced that they’ve entered into a long-term partnership with BLK Sport, which will become the official technical partner of the Cheetahs. As part of the partnership, …
The Sharks to Partner with Roc Nation
The Sharks have announced a new partnership with international entertainment company Roc Nation. That’s just a week or so after the announcement that the US consortium, MVM Holdings, had taken …
Aussies Keen to Host Rugby ‘Mini World Cup’
Rugby Australia Chairman Hamish McLennan has revealed that his organisation would like to host a ‘mini World Cup’ in Australia in July. “We are still expecting the Rugby Championship to …
Roux Warns ICASA of Rights Proposal Implications
SA Rugby CEO Jurie Roux has pushed back against proposals from ICASA that would impose restrictions on media rights contracts. ICASA’s proposed “remedies” include three-year limits on contracts and the …
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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 …
People on the Move: Hitoshi Ipponsugi
The Vodacom Bulls have appointed Hitoshi Ipponsugi as their Head of Athletic Performance – a newly-created position. Ipponsugi has become a well-known figure in Japanese rugby over the past 10 …
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 …
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