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Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams
Crypto

Swyftx becomes first crypto sponsor of Super Rugby Pacific teams

Brisbane-based digital asset platform Swyftx has become the first cryptocurrency sponsor of New Zealand's Super Rugby Pacific teams.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025

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Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience
Data Analytics

Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to boost digital fan experience

Six Nations Rugby partners with Capgemini to enhance fan experience using AI and digital tech across tournaments through to 2029.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push
IoT Security

Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope to lead APJ cybersecurity push

Nozomi Networks appoints David Hope as Regional VP for Asia Pacific and Japan to boost cybersecurity amid rising demand in critical infrastructure sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025
Sports Technology

Rugby Australia launches digital ticketing for Lions Tour 2025

Rugby Australia will use Tixserve's digital-only ticketing for the 2025 British and Irish Lions Tour, enhancing fan experience with secure, app-based tickets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
ARM Hub helps revolutionise female athlete injury protection
Sports

ARM Hub helps revolutionise female athlete injury protection

Fempro Armour's groundbreaking female-specific protective armour has gained support from the robotics and AI company ARM Hub.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2023

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CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership
Data Protection

CyberCX expands Collingwood cyber deal into major partnership

The expanded tie-up gives Collingwood extra protection for member and supporter data as cyber threats intensify across Australian sport.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Emerge Digital extends Gloucester Rugby tech tie-up
Network Infrastructure

Emerge Digital extends Gloucester Rugby tech tie-up

Emerge Digital renews its Gloucester Rugby deal, taking naming rights at Kingsholm and adding AI fan photo tech to boost hospitality.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Harlequins partners with AccountsIQ to drive data-led operations
Data Analytics

Harlequins partners with AccountsIQ to drive data-led operations

Harlequins partners with AccountsIQ, renaming their West Stand for 2025/26, to embed data-led insights in rugby operations and fan engagement.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Wasabi partners with USA Rugby, expanding cloud in sports market
Storage

Wasabi partners with USA Rugby, expanding cloud in sports market

Wasabi Technologies is now the Official Cloud Storage Partner of USA Rugby, with branding on national team jerseys through 2025, expanding its sports market presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025