Around the Grounds – March NRL Club News 1-23/3/24

NRL Clubs

• The Brisbane Broncos are thrilled to reveal the club has quietly ticked over an historic new membership record of 50,000 members, the first club in NRL history to record the milestone. The membership tally is now sitting at 53, 672 as the Broncos eye off a staggering 60,000 members, set to be reached by midway through the season, based on current trends.
• The Brisbane Broncos have teamed with the State Government to spearhead a renewed push to get more Women in Manufacturing. Broncos NRLW captain and pioneer Ali Brigginshaw, along with newly re-signed star Romy Teitzel will help promote the Miles Government’s Women in Manufacturing (WIM) Strategy and manufacturing careers under a new partnership.
• The Raiders Foundation have partnered with Australia’s leading Will writing platform Safewill to help Canberra Raiders supporters protect their loved ones and protect their assets. Safewill has helped thousands of Australians to safeguard their life’s work and legacy. 
• Webuild is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Dolphins Match Day Mini League, a community initiative aimed at fostering junior Rugby League participation and providing impactful experiences for children across Queensland.
• The Gold Coast Titans have today announced their new online platform, sharing their ground breaking Leagueability program with junior rugby league clubs across the nation.
• Following a record-breaking 2023, community rugby league in Victoria enters the new year poised to break barriers ahead of the upcoming season. . More people played rugby league than ever before across the state last year with over 4,600 registered club players in Victoria last year. Records tumbled for junior (up 36% YoY) and female participants (up 43%) while there were also record numbers for registered coaches, referees and volunteers. 
• The world’s number one bourbon, Jim Beam, will increase their support to the Newcastle Knights, now appearing on the back of shorts for the iconic red & blue in 2024 and beyond.
• The nib Newcastle Knights have been bolstered ahead of kick off in the 2024 National Rugby League season with the signing of iconic local, national and international business, PKF Sydney and Newcastle. The move sees PKF Sydney & Newcastle become the Knights Official Financial Services partner and NRL Coach partner for the next two seasons.
• The nib Newcastle Knights are proud to announce Brydens Lawyers have extended their sponsorship of the Club. With the renewal set to see the partnership enter its ninth year, the news acknowledges the Firm’s long-term commitment to both the people of the Hunter region and the Club’s success on and off the field.
• The South Sydney Rabbitohs and Brydens Lawyers are pleased to announce the extension of their commercial partnership, solidifying their collaborative efforts to support the local community and the great sport of Rugby League.
• Konnect Fastening Systems, Australia and New Zealand’s premier Fastener Specialist business, proudly announces its sponsorship of the St George Illawarra Dragons for the 2024 season.
• The St George Illawarra Dragons today proudly announced CHiQ as an official partner for 2024 & 2025. In return for their support of the Dragons the CHiQ brand logo will be displayed on the front panel and one rear panel of the men’s team shorts and signage will be displayed at home games, as well as digital advertising on Dragons online channels.
• The Sydney Roosters are proud to announce the Club’s new Official Protein Energy Partner and Training Ball Partner, BODIE*Z, for at least the next three years.
• In a strategic move aimed at expanding revenue streams and enhancing fan engagement, the One New Zealand Warriors have announced the acquisition of a hospitality venue in the vibrant Auckland suburb of Kingsland.
• Snap Rentals has joined the One New Zealand Warriors’ growing sponsorship family.
• Wests Tigers is delighted to confirm a new two-year partnership with McDonald’s Australia, ahead of the club’s first home game of the season.
• Wests Tigers is delighted to continue its partnership with leading sports supplements manufacturer, BSc.