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NRL and Steeden ink new partnership deal

Steeden will remain the NRL’s ball of choice for the next five years after inking a new partnership deal until the end of 2027.

Steeden has been the Official Match Ball of the elite competition since 1973, with a long and proud history of promoting rugby league across Australia and New Zealand. 

Catering for all levels of competition from the grassroots to the international level for players of all ages, Steeden is committed to working alongside the NRL to continue to push the competition forward into an exciting period for the game. 

Steeden is proudly Australian owned since the 1950s and has witnessed a number of NRL champions gracing the field with the Steeden in hand over many decades. 

From Arthur Beetson to Nathan Cleary, Steeden has been there every step of the way to help rugby league continue to break records. 

"NRL is excited to have Steeden continue as the Official Match Ball of all NRL’s elite competitions," Jaymes Boland-Rudder, Executive General Manager – Partnerships said.

"Steeden is a brand that is synonymous with rugby league.

Jaymes Boland-Rudder, Executive General Manager – Partnerships, NRL

"We look forward to working with Steeden on new innovations and fan engagement activities over the next five years,

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