Super Rugby promises a year of volatility with new look NSW Waratahs line up
24 February 2016: In the same month as its listing on the London Stock Exchange, CMC Markets kicks off its third year of sponsorship of the NSW Waratahs, albeit with a new look club and tournament.
In 2016, Super Rugby welcomes two new teams, the Japanese Sunwolves and the Argentinian Jaguares. Long-standing Super Rugby contenders, the NSW Waratahs enter the season with a new head coach and the addition of some exciting new players to provide plenty of optimism.
Like global financial markets, this year’s tournament has all the components for a fast-paced, volatile competition.
Matt Lewis, Head of CMC Markets Asia Pacific said, “We are excited to continue our long-term partnership with the NSW Waratahs. As one of the country’s most iconic and established sporting teams, we see many brand attributes synonymous with our own, and most importantly a culture of success.
“We are looking forward to a successful season ahead and welcome the addition of two new teams to the Super Rugby tournament in 2016, clearly demonstrating the games growth potential and global reach,” added Lewis.
If pre-season training demonstrated anything to the NSW Waratahs fans it is that new Head Coach, Daryl Gibson, is demanding the best performance from each of his players in 2016.
Ex-All Black Gibson, together with a few exciting signings in the off-season, offer a refreshing NSW Waratahs line up for 2016 with a number of potential combinations at his disposal.
Waratahs Rugby CEO, Greg Harris, thanked CMC Markets for their ongoing support.
“CMC Markets have been a valuable partner of the Waratahs now for three years. Two of the most important assets the Waratahs own are our brand and our network. We trust CMC Markets with the alignment of our brand and they are an integral member of our corporate network. The support of our off the field partners like CMC Markets has been fundamental to the on field successes of the Waratahs in recent years”.