Naming Rights Sponsor Announcement | 2022 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championship
Wheelchair Rugby Australia (WRA) has today announced leading energy company Santos as the Naming Rights sponsor for the Wheelchair Rugby National Championship for the next three years. The announcement comes on the eve of the 2022 Wheelchair Rugby National Championship finals, with the deal seeing Santos, who are currently a major sponsor of Rugby Australia and their representative teams, become the first Australian-based organisation to show support to both mainstream rugby and wheelchair rugby in a truly unprecedented Australian sporting sponsorship.
Wheelchair Rugby Australia’s General Manager, Chris Nay said “I genuinely believe this partnership with Santos will become a landmark moment in our sport’s domestic history. As a game we have made great improvements since the pandemic and have been able to restructure our entire pathway processes and systems which we are now seeing have increased participation and playing opportunities. To have a partner so willing to support us through this phase of growth and committing to being a part of our journey is a tremendous boost for the sport.”
“Santos is an organisation with a fantastic reputation among the broader Australian community and the security a multi-year deal provides Australian wheelchair rugby enables us to continue to drive the sport forward across all key areas of the game. Our entire community is thankful for their trust and support.” Mr Nay continued.
Santos Managing Director and CEO Kevin Gallagher said: “We are proud to be expanding our support of Australian rugby through sponsoring the Wheelchair Rugby National Championships.
“Sport brings people and communities together and promotes healthy living and physical well-being. We are proud to support Wheelchair Rugby Australia as they embark on ambitious plans to grow the sport over the next three years. This partnership will offer more people the opportunity to take part in the sport,” Mr Gallagher said.
Santos are represented heavily across the broadcast and in-stadium signage at this weeks National Championship, with lead Australian sports broadcaster KAYO and Foxtel again committing to hosting every match of the championship live and free on their platforms. Tickets available at www.wheelchairrugby.com.au
2022 Santos Wheelchair Rugby National Championship
Dates: Friday 24 June – Sunday 26 June
Venue: Gold Coast Sports and Leisure Centre, Carrara QLD 4211
Ticketing: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=889850
Further Information: Chris Nay, General Manager, Wheelchair Rugby Australia
M: 0405 036 727