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CA continue Rugby Union’s longest-running sponsorship of the Brumbies

Announcement posted by CA Technologies 04 Dec 2008

CA re-signs as Brumbies lead sponsor for the 2009 Super 14 season
 

CA has today announced it has renewed its commitment to the Canberra-based, rugby union team, the CA Brumbies, by re-signing as the principal naming-rights sponsor for 2009.

 

CA has been the foundation partner of the CA Brumbies, maintaining their involvement with the club throughout their 13-year history. The premier information technology management provider’s long-term involvement with the two-time Super Rugby Champions will extend to 2009 with CA holding the position of naming-rights sponsor for a tenth year.

Brenton Smith, Vice President and Area Manager for CA Pacific stated that there were a number of reasons for continuing the long-standing partnership with the club.

 

Canberra has always been an important market for CA and we firmly believe in giving something back to the communities in which we do business.  We are also firm believers that we’re backing one of the greatest teams in Super14 history – there’s nothing like a bit of healthy competition.”

 

Brumbies Rugby CEO Andrew Fagan said the renewal continues one of Australian sports great partnerships.

 

“We’re very proud that CA has agreed to continue one of Australian sport’s great partnerships,” he said. “CA has been part of the fabric of our organisation and without their generous financial and moral support we could not have experienced the success we have in the last 13 years.

 

“Our partnership with CA is built on very similar values and a close working relationship and we’re very pleased that they will continue to support us and help that tradition continue into 2009.”

 

Fagan says CA’s re-signing helps complete preparations prior to the 2009 Investec Super 14 season.

 

“Everyone in the squad and surrounding the organisation is extremely excited and optimistic about what the team can achieve next year,” he said. “We’ve got our new coaching staff, led by Andy Friend, who will give a fresh interpretation of the entertaining CA Brumbies-style of rugby.

 

“Our recruitment has been precise and we now have a squad that is certainly capable of bringing home the Super 14 trophy. With CA back on board it places the final piece in the puzzle and sets us up for a successful year in 2009.”

 

CA’s commitment to communities in the ACT and Southern NSW extends well beyond their partnership with Brumbies Rugby, with the global company supporting non-profit organisations and educational institutions that add to the well being of the local area. With the CA Brumbies’ promise to empower children to succeed, CA's philanthropic initiatives focus on confidence-building activities for children and in the past has seen the organisation donate money, hours and technology solutions through various initiatives worldwide.

 

The CA Brumbies kick off their 2009 campaign against the Highlanders in Dunedin on Friday, 13 February before returning to Canberra Stadium to front the Crusaders on Saturday, 21 February.
 

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About Brumbies Rugby
The CA Brumbies are a Super 14 rugby union team based in Canberra, Australia and named for the wild horses which inhabit Canberra's hinterland. The team represents the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and southern New South Wales (NSW) regions. The CA Brumbies were formed in 1996 to provide a third Australian franchise for the newly-formed Super 12 (now Super 14) competition.