NZ Rugby announce global sponsorship deal after Ineos contract dispute
- New Zealand Rugby announced a multi-year partnership with Gallagher Insurance on June 3, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand.
- The partnership follows Gallagher's longstanding presence in New Zealand since 2014 and aligns with both organizations' shared values of integrity and community impact.
- Gallagher's branding will appear on training and match shorts of all NZR national teams and referees from 2026, while supporting fan activations and regional clinics.
- Beauden Barrett, a dual recipient of World Rugby’s top player award, has been appointed as a global ambassador to help advance Gallagher's community initiatives both in New Zealand and internationally.
- The partnership aims to grow rugby's global fan base and create memorable matchday experiences, reflecting both organizations' ambitions on and off the field.
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📰 NZ Rugby announce global sponsorship deal after Ineos contract dispute
New Zealand Rugby has announced a new sponsorship with American company Gallagher Insurance, with the company logo set to appear on both the training and match-day shorts of all national teams, including the All Blacks. It comes two months after New Zealand Rugby (NZR) and previous sponsor Ineos reached a settlement, after the petrochemical giant terminated its $21 million-a-year sponsorship deal with the All Blacks. The settlement with Ineos ca…
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