Gregor Paul: How NZ Rugby reached settlement with departing sponsor
- New Zealand Rugby and Ineos settled their sponsorship contract dispute on April 1, 2025.
- Ineos, owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, sought to adjust the sponsorship due to high energy costs.
- The legal action followed Ineos' alleged failure to pay a sponsorship installment for 2025.
- Both parties released a joint statement: "New Zealand Rugby and INEOS can confirm that a settlement has been reached between the two parties."
- Both organizations stated satisfaction with the outcome, desiring to move forward; settlement details remain confidential.
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Man United owners Ineos part ways with New Zealand Rugby after settling £27m row - Manchester Evening News
Ineos stopped making payments to New Zealand Rugby in order to "exit our six-year agreement" and the two parties have now reached a settlement over the £27m row


The All Blacks and Sir Jim Ratcliffe finally settle sponsorship dispute
New Zealand Rugby accused Ineos of breaching its sponsorship contract by missing a payment instalment but the sides have come to an agreement


New Zealand Rugby and Ineos settle sponsorship dispute
New Zealand Rugby said on Tuesday it had reached a settlement with Ineos, the British chemicals giant, after earlier this year accusing the company of walking away from a sponsorship deal. For the latest rugby news, bookmark The South African website’s dedicated section for free-to-read content Owned by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, Ineos has stakes in a string of prominent sporting brands including Manchester United and the Mercedes Formula One te…
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