Sponsored Teams
Hurricanes
Professional New Zealand Super Rugby franchise based in Wellington who, after years of finals runs and semifinal appearances, won their maiden Super Rugby title in 2016.
Wellington Phoenix Men
They have consistently punched above their weight making multiple finals appearances, finishing A-League Men Premiership runners-up in 2023-24.
Wellington Phoenix Women
High-performance professional football team in the A-League Women, known for their skill, resilience, and commitment to competing at the highest level.
Black Sticks Men
The Black Sticks Men are New Zealand’s national men’s field hockey team, Olympic champions in 1976, consistent competitors at the Olympics and World Cups.
Black Sticks Women
The Black Sticks Women,are a consistently world-class side known for winning Commonwealth Games gold in 2018, multiple Oceania Cup titles, a Champions Trophy bronze.
Tactix
Christchurch-based ANZ Premiership side recognised for physical defensive pressure, resilient culture and consistent finals contention in recent seasons.
Southern Steel
Proud Southland-based netball franchise best known for sweeping the first domestic league with back-to-back titles in 2017 and 2018.
Northern Mystics
The Northern Mystics are a top New Zealand ANZ Premiership netball franchise from Auckland who have won three league titles (2021, 2023 and 2024).
Sponsored Athletes
Sam Harvey
Elite New Zealand trail and ultramarathon runner, known for technical mountain strength, endurance over extreme distances, and podium performances internationally.
Sam Manson
Accomplished multisport athlete and endurance specialist competing in some of New Zealand’s toughest adventure events like the Coast to Coast, winning the Longest Day race in 2023.
Jess Blewitt
Jess is a New Zealand downhill mountain biker and multiple national champion. She competes on the UCI World Cup circuit and made history as the first woman to race Red Bull Hardline.
Tarsha Ganley
Professional rugby referee officiating in Super Rugby and international women’s fixtures, setting benchmarks for performance and professionalism.
Alex Hunt
A Tasmanian multisport endurance athlete
best known for becoming the first Australian to win the Coast to Coast ongest Day race in 2025
Erice van Leuven
Elite New Zealand downhill mountain biker who has won back‑to‑back UCI Junior Downhill World Championship titles and multiple World Cup victories.
Izzy Flint
Australian elite cyclocross and mountain bike racer who has achieved victories including winning the Australian National Championships.
Mikayla Smyth
New Zealand alpine skier competing on the international circuit, with multiple podium finishes at FIS-level events.
Jessie Speedy
A New Zealand trail runner known for top national results, relay gold and winning the UTMB Tarawera and Ultra Trail Australia 21km event.
Hope Ralph
A Black Sticks Women forward player who played at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and has represented NZ at major international tournaments.
Kate Gillespie-Jones
Former AFLW footballer who has transitioned into elite long‑distance triathlon competition, finishing third at IRONMAN Western Australia in 2024.
Rose Tynan
Black Sticks forward and World Cup representative, making her mark in international hockey with key goals and strong Commonwealth Games performances.
Emma Gilmour
Pioneering New Zealand rally and Extreme E driver, the first female factory McLaren driver, NZ Rally Championship winner, and advocate for women in motorsport.