Sponsors and Partners

Wheelchair Rugby Australia would like to acknowledge the ongoing support from our key sponsors, supporters and partners. Wheelchair rugby in Australia would not be able to develop and succeed without their invaluable support.



Wheelchair Rugby Australia Sponsors

Official Partner - ISPS Handa

The International Sports Promotion Society (ISPS Handa) was founded by the Japanese philanthropist, Dr. Haruhisa Handa, to promote the power of sport across the globe. ISPS Handa supports a wide range of athletes and sporting events including in archery, bowling, boxing, football, golf, polo, rowing, rugby and swimming, with emphasis on the global development of blind and disabled golf. ISPS Handa believes passionately in the power of sport; it has the power to change the world, create a better society and break down educational and cultural barriers in a way that nothing else does.

 

Sponsor - The Rugby Club Foundation

Supporting the game of Rugby in New South Wales and elsewhere.

However, to best achieve that objective in a sustainable way, by also promoting good fellowship amongst players of, and persons interested in, the game.


2024 National Championship Sponsors & Partners

Naming Rights Sponsor - Santos

With a rich history of more than 65 years in Australia, Santos is an energy pioneer committed to net-zero emissions by 2040, and to leading the energy transition globally.

Santos proudly supports rugby across Australia, from grass roots to elite level.

 

Destination Partner - South Australian Tourism Commission

The South Australian Tourism Commission is responsible for promoting South Australia as a compelling tourism destination. It is focused on marketing South Australia to national and international markets and bringing new and exciting events and festivals to the state.

The National Wheelchair Rugby Championships is supported through the South Australian Government’s Major Events Fund, which aims to strengthen the state’s economy by attracting new events and growing existing events.

 

Broadcast Partners - Kayo Sport & Foxtel

Kayo is the proudly Australian game-changing sports streaming service created to give you the ultimate way to get closer to the sports you love.

Kayo also has exclusive features that lets you watch how you want – on all your devices big and small. Get amongst it.

Kayo has subscription options available to cover all sports lovers. Watch on your favourite device at home or on the go.

Foxtel provides Australian families with the world's best shows, all in one place.

 

Major Sponsor - Degnan

Recognised as one of the most client-focused Australian-owned construction companies for challenging infrastructure, Degnan offer solutions based on collaboration and a commitment to excellence. For more than 40 years Degnan has successfully been delivering specialised solutions for challenging and unique projects, particularly in rail infrastructure and first-of-type projects.

 

Major Sponsor - Lifestyle Solutions

Lifestyle Solutions provides services to people with disability, young people and children in Out of Home Care, their families and communities.


Government Partner

Australian Sports Commission

The Australian Sports Commission (ASC) is the Australian Government agency responsible for supporting and investing in sport at all levels.

The ASC’s role is to increase involvement in sport and enable continued international sporting success through leadership and development of the sports sector, targeted financial support and the operation of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).


Partners

Rugby Australia

Rugby Australia is the leading sports partner for Wheelchair Rugby Australia. Rugby Australia is the governing body of rugby union in Australia and a member of World Rugby and SANZAAR and with their eight member unions, represent each state and territory and their five professional teams and local competitions, along with their national teams.

 

Disability Sports Australia

Disability Sports Australia is Australia’s peak national body representing athletes with a physical disability. Formerly known as Australian Athletes with a Disability, it changed its name to Disability Sports Australia during 2013. The change reflects a contemporary evolution and vital work achieved in engaging people across Australia from the grass roots to elite paralympians who compete or work in sporting endeavours of all abilities.


International Governing Body

World Wheelchair Rugby

World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR), formerly the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF), is the governing body responsible for the sport of Wheelchair Rugby. The purpose of the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation is to help develop, promote, and regulate the sport of Wheelchair Rugby on a global basis. The sport is currently played in more than 30 countries with many others in development.