{"id":772991,"date":"2026-07-01T22:41:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T22:41:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/772991\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T22:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T22:41:09","slug":"rugby-australia-ihg-extend-20-year-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/772991\/","title":{"rendered":"Rugby Australia, IHG Extend 20-Year Partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Rugby Australia (RA) and IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts have extended their long-time partnership<br \/>\nfor an additional three years with the global hospitality leader confirmed as the Official<br \/>\nHotel Partner of the Wallabies and Wallaroos through at least to the end of 2028.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The new agreement extends an extraordinary 24-year relationship between the<br \/>\norganisations, ensuring Australia&#8217;s national teams continue to benefit from world-class<br \/>\nhospitality while bringing the spirit of rugby to life for supporters, players and destinations<br \/>\nworldwide.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">As part of the new three-year partnership, IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts will have high-impact<br \/>\nvisibility across major international rugby fixtures, with the iconic IHG logo to continue to<br \/>\nfeature proudly on the Wallabies&#8217; official match shorts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">IHG branding will also be integrated into stadium big screens and LED field perimeter<br \/>\nsignage for both Wallabies and Wallaroos Test matches, alongside premium virtual grass<br \/>\nsignage during Wallabies broadcasts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">The extended partnership comes at an exciting time of growth for both organisations, with<br \/>\nthe golden decade of Australian rugby under way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh said: &#8220;For over twenty years, IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts has<br \/>\nbeen a tremendous partner of Australian Rugby. To extend this relationship for another<br \/>\nthree years is a testament to our shared values and mutual commitment to excellence.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">&#8220;IHG provides a world-class &#8216;home away from home&#8217; that allows our athletes to perform at<br \/>\ntheir best.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">IHG Hotels &amp; Resorts Managing Director Australasia &amp; Pacific Matt Tripolone said: &#8220;Rugby<br \/>\nAustralia has been part of IHG&#8217;s story for 24 years, and we are incredibly proud to<br \/>\ncontinue a partnership that means a great deal to our business partners, hotel teams,<br \/>\ncolleagues and guests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">&#8220;Rugby is a truly international sport, with a unique ability to bring people together across<br \/>\ncountries and communities, which makes it a natural fit for IHG and our world of travel<br \/>\nand hospitality.<\/p>\n<p class=\"css-2425b0\">&#8220;As the game continues to build momentum, this renewal gives us the opportunity to keep<br \/>\nsupporting Rugby Australia, the Wallabies, the Wallaroos and the fans who follow them,<br \/>\nwhile creating even more value for our guests and IHG One Rewards members.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>    \/Public Release.  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