Investec extends partnership with New Zealand Rugby

Investec, the title sponsor of the Investec Super Rugby tournament and Investec Rugby Championship in New Zealand, has announced a five-year renewal of its partnership with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) ahead of the 2016 season.

The South African asset management firm has partnered the three-time World Cup winners since 2009 with the Investec Super Rugby tournament established as one of the major club rugby tournaments on the international calendar.

Investec’s continued involvement coincides with the expansion of the competition to 18 teams – with the addition of the Sunwolves from Japan and Argentina’s Jaguares.

Investec Head of Group Marketing Janet Larsen stated “our developed relationship and history with New Zealand Rugby has proved invaluable to our brand so it was a natural and easy decision to extend this sponsorship.

“We couldn’t have picked a better partner to work with to ensure that Investec is positioned as enablers of international rugby,”

Investec will also sponsor the Investec Rugby Championship, an annual tournament contested by New Zealand, South Africa, Australia, and Argentina, which is broadcast worldwide.

New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Steve Tew welcomed the recommitment of Investec to rugby in New Zealand, adding “in an age where competition for the attention of fans and the entertainment dollar is fierce, we are grateful that Investec continues to support the Investec Rugby Championship and Investec Super Rugby in New Zealand and that they readily get behind our efforts to promote these competitions.”

In 2015 the Investec Super Rugby tournament was won by the Otago Highlanders.

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