A $5 million increase in net sponsorship revenue has put the Australian Rugby Union back on steady ground financially, but the code fell short of its targeted $8m surplus in 2016 due to the escalating losses of Super Rugby.Read more
The PGA of Australia's chief commercial officer, Steve Ayles, has stepped down after two years in the job amid a wider restructure under new CEO, Gavin Kirkman.Read more
GWS has signed new sponsors across three sectors, including a first foray into the code for a major banking brand, as the AFL club continues a strong start to the 2017 season.Read more
The Melbourne Rebels and Western Force will face a review by the ARU to determine which team will be cut from the Super Rugby competition next year as the code seeks to shore up its finances.Read more
St Kilda has a full book of long-term sponsors for the first time in several years after Holman Industries, owned by former Cricket Australia chair Wally Edwards, signed on as coaches' partner.Read more
ASX-listed wearable tech firm Catapult has appointed former Seek executive Joe Powell as CEO, with current boss Shaun Holthouse moving to a new global position, as part of rapid expansion plans.Read more
Vitamins company Swisse has unveiled its 2017 AFL marketing campaign and has signed four new AFL player ambassadors who will feature in the new television commercials.Read more
Gemba has been appointed to investigate the commercial viability and sponsorship strategy for the ambitious Southern Expansion A-League bid.Read more
Port Adelaide has continued its early-season momentum through the double-signing of South Australian submarine builder DCNS and Chinese property group Greaton.Read more
Bangarra Dance Theatre posted strong philanthropic and sponsorship growth last year, partly driven by improved data-driven marketing campaigns, according to the performing art group's executive director.Read more
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