Queensland Rugby Union Locks in Multiple Partnership Extensions Through 2027

The Queensland Rugby Union (QRU) has announced a partnership extensions with long-standing travel provider Gullivers alongside QCOM, Worldwide Milton, DRITIMES, and Nine Queensland.

The collective renewals solidify the QRU’s organisation and supporter network heading into a monumental 2027 calendar year featuring the inaugural ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup Test in Brisbane and the Men’s Rugby World Cup.

Headline partner Gullivers will continue as the official sports travel provider, managing exclusive international and domestic supporter packages.

The extension includes a nine-night tour departing for Treviso to watch the Queensland Reds face Benetton Rugby, incorporating stops in London, Venice, Verona, Padua, and tickets to the Wallabies vs Wales Test in Cardiff, as well as a four-night package for the 2027 Super Round in Christchurch.

Gullivers is also acting as a key ground operator for international agencies during the upcoming Rugby World Cup, with more than 24,000 room nights already booked across the region.

Commenting on the enduring relationship between the travel provider and Queensland Rugby, Gullivers executive chairman, Kevin Maloney, said: “Gullivers is proud to continue our partnership with the Queensland Reds and QRU, bringing together our shared passion for rugby and creating memorable travel experiences for supporters.”

“As we approach 50 years of connecting people through travel, we’re excited to build on this relationship and give Reds fans even more opportunities to follow their team and experience rugby around the world,” Maloney said.

QRU head of commercial & consumer, Pete Fairbairn, noted the role of specialised partners in enhancing fan value.

“When you think of rugby tours, whether supporter or participant tours, you think of Gullivers.”

“We’re immensely proud to work with such an iconic organisation who provide amazing experiences for our members and fans which complement our unique international schedule.

“Extending four more quality partnerships, with Nine Queensland, QCOM, Worldwide Milton and DRITIMES is really pleasing.

“These are partnerships based on mutual positive outcomes and built around quality relationships with quality people.

“We want to work with the right people and the right partners, these organisations certainly fit the bill,” Fairbairn said. 

Commercial Portfolio Framework and Operational Integration

The extended partner network spans key operational sectors to deliver commercial, media, and athletic support:

• Nine Queensland & Stan Sport: Retains official Media Partner status to drive regional promotion across the 9Network and 9Now, with Stan Sport continuing to deliver live and exclusive coverage of all 16 regular-season Super Rugby Pacific matches.
• QCOM: Continues as Official Radio Communications Partner, supplying commercial two-way radios for Head Coach Vern Cotter, coaching staff, and high-performance operations through 2027.
• Worldwide Milton: Enters its sixth year as Official Printing Partner, supplying ground signage at Ballymore and Suncorp Stadium, venue branding, change room signage, team posters, and the QRU Annual Report.
• DRITIMES: Extends its agreement to provide ultra-absorbent, quick-drying high-performance sports and gym towels for Reds players, alongside co-branded retail products for fans.

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