Investec hand rugby vote of confidence with Champions Cup sponsorship

By Matt Hardy Investec has handed rugby a much-needed vote of confidence by striking a five-year deal to replace Heineken as sponsor of the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup. Europe and South Africa’s premier club competition has been without a sponsor since the Dutch beer brand, involved since 1995, stepped away from the title association in June. It represents a huge boost to rugby union following a period of financial woes – including the folding of three Premiership clubs last year and empty coffers following the Covid-19 pandemic. Anglo-South African wealth manager Investec joins Champions …

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