We're excited to announce our sponsorship of the AFC Norton Woodseats under 10s kit! It's a wonderful opportunity to support local teams and promote Sheffield Mutual in our community. ⚽
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Support for youth sport is so important
Since our beginnings 200 years ago, we've been passionate about having an active role in the communities we live and work in. In 2024, we want to help those communities thrive and one way we do that is through our sponsorship of youth sport. We're excited to say we're continuing to support Schools' Rugby across Northern Ireland for another three years. Phil Smyth, our Managing Director of Commercial Development commented on the sponsorship extension: “This next season will mark the 20th year of Danske Bank support for Ulster Schools’ Rugby. When we first started working together, the main competition was the renowned Boys Schools’ Cup, but over the years our support has grown and diversified to other competitions such as the Girls Schools’ Cup, the High Schools’ Cup and the U16 Cup. This evolution means there are now more opportunities than ever for young people to access and play high-quality schools rugby at all levels." Keith Shorten, Head of Commercial at Ulster Rugby added: "Danske Bank exemplify the positive impact that a sponsor of our grassroots game can have in the local community. As well as supporting the ambitions of schools’ players hoping to play the game at the highest level, their investment in the sport also creates the opportunity for young people to develop a lifelong love of sport and staying active, which brings immeasurable health and well-being benefits at all ages." Read the full story at: https://lnkd.in/e6KFdwFU
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Road To LEGACY
The excitement is rising as we gear up for tomorrow’s Aalborg BK match in the 3F Superliga! The international break has given us the chance to reflect on the first half of the season and critically assess our progress, especially in terms of player development! Aalborg BK has a clear strategy focused on bringing young talents from North Jutland and Aalborg into Portland Park to not only join the professional squad but to make a real impact. These players aren’t just there to fill the squad — they are expected to become key contributors and play a pivotal role in the team’s success. Giving them valuable minutes on the pitch and integrating them as essential parts of the first team is a core part of the club’s philosophy. We are proud that the hard work of our staff at Hornevej is already paying off this season, and we’re starting to see the first successes on this path! Watch the video to hear what James Gow and Julius Nagel have to say about this approach. But what excites us the most is hearing young players like Oliver Ross and Mads Bomholt share their experiences, paving the way for future talents from our academy. We’re especially proud of their words, because ultimately, everything we do at the club is for them and our fans!
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A solutionist, a strategist and enthusiast for change across the sporting sector. Former CEO of NSW Rugby, Sanzar, NZ Rugby, NRL, Sport England and Welsh Rugby
#3 On the way forward for WRU Ditch the Regions in Favour of Three Club Identities The regional model was a bold experiment, but it has failed—and clinging to it will only prolong Welsh rugby’s woes. It’s time to ditch the regions and embrace three well-known and historically rich club identities: Newport, Cardiff, and Llanelli. This approach acknowledges a hard truth: parochialism has no place in professional sport. Welsh rugby’s misplaced loyalty to outdated rivalries and fractured regional allegiances has stifled its potential. The regions were supposed to unify and elevate the professional game, but they have instead deepened divisions and alienated fans. Reestablishing three iconic clubs would not only restore pride and passion but also simplify the structure, making it easier to market and build support domestically and abroad. These clubs would act as the standard-bearers for Welsh rugby, creating clear pathways from grassroots to the professional game. While the decision to move away from regions might be controversial, it could not perform worse than the status quo—and would finally bring clarity to the professional landscape. I can hear the howls of indignation all the way here in NZ. To those people, strong leaders make changes when they are needed and since 2014, I have advocated change. Regions were right in 2003, they were the reasons for sustained success but that has not been the case since the incredible mismanagement of WRU financials by 2 former CEO’s. #NoGutsNoGlory
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🌟 Our collaboration with Northridge gives AS members, who are passionate about a career in sports law, the opportunity to mentored by: Chelsea FC The FA Welsh Rugby Union The British Horseracing Authority World Rugby Northridge Insights from an AS alumna working at Northridge with these clients is coming soon! #aspiringsolicitors #mentoringscheme #diversityandinclusion #legalcareer #lawstudent #sportslaw
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So, another season of the utterly pointless rugby URC, set up by Irish clubs and broadcasters for the benefit of Irish clubs and broadcasters. I'm currently watching an Italian side against a Welsh side with two Irish commentators. The Welsh side is sponsored by a local recycling centre. If Welsh rugby is to get anywhere it needs to align itself with where the money is, which is England. Joining Welsh, English and Scottish rugby would build a league inestimably more valuable than any current league the constituent clubs operate in, from sponsorship, attendance and finding a proper broadcast partner. Proper management should see this league valued at least at that of the third tier of English football, around a quarter of a billion, not the current £80 or so million. The business lesson ? Select the most valuable market to play in rather than just getting by in an inadequate market.
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We are delighted to share our renewed partnership with Prima Dental Group! Our partnership with Prima Dental Group sees a focus on supporting local community initiatives, including Gloucester Hartpury rugby camps for girls of all abilities aged 7 to 16 in Gloucestershire. Prima Dental’s CEO, Dan Hodgson commented: “We’re delighted to have teamed up with Gloucester Hartpury and to be able to create more opportunities for young girls to acquire life skills through the enjoyment of rugby." Gloucester Hartpury CEO, James Forrester commented: “Prima is a fantastic business for us to be in partnership with. It is great to see that it shares our vision for both the Club, women’s rugby and the Gloucester community.”
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🏉This year we launched our Emerging Athlete Programme with Irish Rugby XVs and Sevens star Aoibheann Reilly🏉 This initiative is designed to empower and nurture the next generation of athletic talent worldwide, starting in Ireland. By offering emerging athletes the essential resources and mentorship they need, EPS Global is committed to identifying, supporting, and developing the most promising young athletes, paving the way for their future success. This programme will have a specific focus on female athletes and on young male and female athletes starting out on their high-performance journey. https://lnkd.in/ekPZSnwG
Launching EPS Global's Athlete Partnership Programme with Ireland Rugby Star Aoibheann Reilly
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As I stated in a previous post where Greg Norman won £70,000 for his victory at Trump Turnberry in The Open 1986 - The winners checks should return to a normal level so the The R&A can spend more globally promoting the game as they are charged to do - same goes for the United States Golf Association (USGA) & PGAs. It is not any way in their remit to pay pros generational wealth in a single check. I keep hearing the from the pros themselves that they are playing for legacy and trophies not money - The for profits (PGA TOUR, DP World Tour, Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA)) & others that self-fund (LIV Golf, Masters) may increase the purses as much as they like and sponsors will support - but the organizations that grow the game from grass roots support so that the leaderboards are full of flags from around the world should have the support of the professionals to cap the purses - The prestige of the Major shouldn't be contingent of the amount of the winners check. As Martin Slumbers bravely brought attention to the fact the escalation of purses on Golf's most important organizations is unsustainable. In addition, a reduction in the overall men's purse would, like tennis, hopefully allow equal men's and women's payouts in the majors hosted by those organizations as they support both. The Open is the greatest legacy major and doesn't need the largest purse to prove it. #growthegame Augusta National Golf Club #TheMasters PGA of America The PGA The Golf Business
The winner of The 152nd Open at Royal Troon will receive USD 3.1 million in prize money. The Champion Golfer of the Year will receive the highest amount in The Open’s history as it returns to the renowned Ayrshire links for the tenth time. The R&A announced that the total prize fund for The Open, played from 14-21 July 2024, will be USD 17 million, a USD 500,000 increase on 2023. Martin Slumbers, CEO of The R&A, said, “The R&A has a responsibility to strike a balance between maintaining The Open’s position in the global game, providing the funds required for governance and developing amateur and recreational golf in 146 countries internationally. “We have to make choices if we want to continue to build on the significant growth in participation that is essential for golf’s future. “We remain concerned about the impact substantial increases in men’s professional prize money are having on the perception of the sport and its long-term financial sustainability. We are determined to act with the interests of the global game in mind as we pursue our goal of ensuring golf continues to thrive in 50 years’ time.”
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A couple of weeks ago we hosted a brilliant evening for Senior Marketers alongside The Rugby Pod legends Jim & Andy. Expert insight into the state of rugby and the role that brands have to play in the game. It's very timely: with the naming rights of Twickenham having just been bought by Allianz, it will be fascinating to see how they activate this sponsorship in the coming years & the impact this has on the sport more widely. Here's Andy talking about why he thinks the Allianz news is good news for the sport, despite some of the public reaction.
