Rugby Australia Secures Three-Year Partnership Extension with IHG Hotels & Resorts

Rugby Australia has confirmed the extension of its long-standing partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts, with the global hospitality leader set to remain the official hotel partner of the Wallabies and the Wallaroos through the end of 2028.

This new three-year agreement solidifies a 24-year relationship between the two organisations, ensuring that Australia’s national rugby teams continue to receive dedicated accommodation and support services. The extension arrives during a period of significant growth for the sport, as Australia navigates what the organisation has termed a golden decade of rugby.

Under the terms of the renewed partnership, IHG Hotels & Resorts will maintain high-impact visibility across major international fixtures. The company’s logo will continue to appear on the official match shorts of the Wallabies. Furthermore, the brand will be integrated into the match-day environment through stadium big screens, LED field perimeter signage for both men’s and women’s Test matches, and premium virtual grass signage during broadcasts.

Commenting on the partnership, Rugby Australia CEO, Phil Waugh, said: “For over twenty years, IHG Hotels & Resorts has been a tremendous partner of Australian Rugby.”

“To extend this relationship for another three years is a testament to our shared values and mutual commitment to excellence.”

“IHG provides a world-class ‘home away from home’ that allows our athletes to perform at their best,” Waugh said. 

Highlighting the strategic alignment between the two entities, managing director Australasia and Pacific for IHG Hotels & Resorts, Matthew Tripolone, added: “Rugby Australia has been part of IHG’s story for 24 years, and we are incredibly proud to continue a partnership that means a great deal to our business partners, hotel teams, colleagues and guests.”

“Rugby is a truly international sport, with a unique ability to bring people together across countries and communities, which makes it a natural fit for IHG and our world of travel and hospitality. 

“As the game continues to build momentum, this renewal gives us the opportunity to keep supporting Rugby Australia, the Wallabies, the Wallaroos and the fans who follow them, while creating even more value for our guests and IHG One Rewards members,” Tripolone stated. 

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