Investec Signs Five Year Extension Of Partnership With New Zealand Rugby

Investec, lead sponsor of Investec Super Rugby and the Investec Rugby Championship (formerly Tri Nations)in New Zealand has agreed have a five year renewal of the partnership ahead of the 2016 season.

Investec has three platforms that harness, develop and showcase rugby excellence: Investec Super Rugby, Investec Rugby Championship (both in New Zealand territory) and the Investec International Rugby Academy (in South Africa, based on the New Zealand formula).

“Our developed relationship and history with NZR 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,” said Janet Larsen, head of Group Marketing, Investec South Africa.

NZR Chief Executive Steve Tew welcomed the recommitment of Investec to the game in New Zealand. "Investec has been a great supporter of New Zealand rugby since 2009 and we’re delighted that they have extended their relationship through to 2020.

“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 Rugby Championship and Super Rugby in New Zealand and that they readily get behind our efforts to promote these competitions.”