NRI-AU President Hiroyuki Kawanami said, “The Waratahs are New South Wales’ premier rugby union team, and we are proud to partner with them as they turn the page on the Covid-19 pandemic and welcome their fans back following the appointment of Head Coach Darren Coleman.”

Under the leadership of Coleman, the NSW Waratahs had a strong Super Rugby Pacific campaign in 2022, qualifying for the finals for the first time since 2018. The club recently signed Wallabies Kurtley Beale, Tolu Latu, and Fijian Test star Nemani Nadolo ahead of the Super Rugby Pacific 2023 season and have set their sights firmly on a top four finish next year.

NSW Waratahs Rugby CEO Paul Doorn said, “We’re thrilled to be entering a strategic partnership with a global market leader in NRI Group, and we anticipate that the partnership will create tremendous opportunities for both organizations.”

“NRI’s focus on quality, innovation, and problem solving reflects the NSW Waratahs’ commitment to excellence, and there is a very strong alignment between our two organizations.”