TCRT contributes to sponsorship deal for Taranaki Rugby Referees Association

Taranaki Community Rugby Trust supports a new three-year sponsorship deal for the Taranaki Rugby Referees Association.

[Excerpts from taranakirugby.co.nz Media Release 20 March 2018]

The three-year deal will be complemented by associate sponsors the Taranaki Community Rugby Trust [TCRT], proudly displaying their brand together with that of their platinum community partner, Beach Energy. TCRT and Beach are committed to supporting the community game.

Speaking for the associate sponsor, Harry Bayliss, Chair Finance, Audit and Risk Committee, Taranaki Community Rugby Trust, advised that "TCRT was established 10 years ago for the purpose of promoting community rugby with a focus on the health, welfare and safety of all persons engaged in the amateur, community game, aiming to see as many people as possible enjoying rugby for years to come. These objectives can only be met if we have well trained referees who are able to constructively interact with players, to lift the quality and safety of on field play. TCRT are very pleased to be able to support TRRA. TCRT would also like to acknowledge our Community Partners Beach Energy."

Taranaki Rugby Referees’ Association Chairman Ray Hopkinson is delighted with the new deal.

"This is huge for our Association and we are appreciative of the commitment with sponsorship support from Sutherland Governance, the TCRT, Beach Energy and also funding from the TSB Community Trust and NZCT around our new apparel".