Rugby Union

Challenger Insurance Brand Rucks Ahead With HK Sevens

April 4, 2017

Health insurer Cigna is poised to become an official sponsor of the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens from 2017 to 2019, moving up from being a partner for the…

Canon First To Snap Up 2019 Rugby World Cup Sponsorship Deal

January 24, 2017

Japanese electronics brand Canon has become the first brand to jump on board the 2019 Rugby World Cup sponsorship bandwagon, following a successful partnership with the previous edition…

A-List Partners For India’s Nascent Rugby Scene

July 29, 2016

While cricket and to a lesser extent football has flourished in India, rugby has never been much of an attraction in the nation’s sporting scene, however things look…

UAE’s Rugby Scene Gets A Boost From Long-Term Partner

July 19, 2016

With Asian rugby’s gradual emergence into the global spotlight in recent years (e.g. development and sponsorship of rugby grass roots efforts in China, upcoming 2019 Rugby World Cup…

Rugby Union Revolution Engulfs China

April 12, 2016

While Football and Basketball has captured the attention of the masses in China, Rugby (Union) has been lagging far behind…however, this is poised for a change as Alisports…

ASN Interview: Singha to Continue to Use Sports Sponsorship as a Vehicle for International Expansion

October 15, 2015

Most ASEAN brands tend to be cautious and rarely venture into sports Sponsorship. However, the Thai beer Singha has been a notable outlier making a slew of high…

Mazda Poised For La Liga Title Sponsorship

October 13, 2015

Japanese fifth largest car maker Mazda (7261.T) is reportedly slated to replace BBVA as the title sponsor of Spain’s La Liga.

Sporting Sponsorships Is Coca-Cola’s Priority In Fiji

May 26, 2015

Coca-Cola has renewed its sponsorship deal with Fiji International 2015, the island’s biggest golfing event, which will be hosted at Natadola Bay Championship Golf Course from October 15-18.

Kiwi Rugby Keen To Attract Asian Sponsorship Dollars

April 23, 2015

New Zealand Rugby, the national sports association, is on the hunt for Asian corporate sponsors; banking on the publicity hype behind Japan hosting the Rugby World Cup 2019…

Toshiba Renews Rugby World Cup Deal

February 9, 2015

Global electronics behemoth Toshiba has renewed its deal to become an official sponsor of this year’s Rugby World Cup in England, which runs from September 18 to October…