Nectr Expands Partnership with Penrith Panthers

Australian energy retailer Nectr has announced an expanded partnership with the Penrith Panthers, taking naming rights for the club’s elite training facility.

From 2026, the Panthers Rugby League Academy will officially be known as the Nectr Rugby League Academy, reinforcing Nectr’s longstanding association with the club.

The agreement extends Nectr’s involvement, which has included branding on the back-left panel of the club’s playing and training shorts for the past three seasons, through 2026 and 2027, with an option to extend further.

The partnership also strengthens engagement at the grassroots level, directly supporting the Panthers Juniors, the largest junior rugby league network in the Southern Hemisphere. This network spans over 580 teams and 8,500 participants, including 1,950 female players, across 23 clubs in Western Sydney and the surrounding region.

Commenting on the partnership, managing director of Nectr, Hayden Barry, said: “This renewed partnership is about more than naming rights; it’s a shared commitment to a cleaner, sustainable, and more inclusive future.”

“By aligning with the Penrith Panthers, Nectr is amplifying our mission to drive positive change in the community, both on and off the field,” Barry said. 

The Nectr Rugby League Academy exemplifies the partnership’s sustainability focus. Powered by solar panels installed in 2021, the facility has already saved the club more than $54,000 annually through energy efficiency and reduced operating costs.

Expressing his enthusiasm on how the partnership is both performing and sustainable, Panthers Rugby League CEO, Matt Cameron, added: “We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Nectr. Their support has been instrumental in creating an environment that is not only high-performing but also sustainable, ensuring the long-term success of our club on the field and in the community.”

Nectr, a recent recipient of four 2026 Mozo Expert Choice Awards, is committed to helping Australian homes and businesses transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. As part of the partnership, Penrith Panthers members receive a $500 discount when choosing Nectr for home or business energy installations.

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