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SAS SPORT BECOME NAMING RIGHTS
SPONSOR OF FOX MEMORIAL SHIELD

The Auckland Rugby League announced a new deal 1914 England touring team before enlisting in the
with SAS Sport at the launch of the Fox Memorial army.
Premiership held at the Pt Chevalier Pirates rugby For the last 84 years the Fox Memorial Shield has been
league club last week. awarded to Auckland's inter-club rugby league
As part of the agreement SAS Sport become the championship winners.
naming rights sponsors of the Fox Memorial Shield for The Fox Memorial Shield is currently home to the Pt
the next two seasons. Chevalier Pirates who won their third straight title in
ARL sponsorship manager Troy Hardy says he is 2015.
pleased with the value of the sponsorship for both SAS "We are delighted to be involved with the Fox
Sport and the ARL. Memorial," said Tim Connolly of SAS Sport.
"This has put the Fox Memorial on a higher pedestal to "If it wasn't for rugby league, our brand wouldn't be
showcase the game moving forward for the next two where it is now. I'd like to thank you all for that.
seasons," he says. "We look forward to this year's Fox Memorial
The Shield carries the name of Edward Vincent Fox, Premiership competition and watching some good
who was as an outstanding member of pre-war North footy."
Shore backlines and represented Auckland against the

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