22-02-2023, 06:51 PM
(14-02-2023, 07:16 PM)RhysJR Wrote: Still quite a way off happening, but the Daily Mail is reporting that Welsh rugby players may strike over the lack of contracts and financial agreement agreed for next season in the professional game in Wales. If anything materialises, Wales v. England on the Saturday after next could be in doubt.
twitter.com
Talks went down to the wire with the players and it has been decided that Wales v. England is ON
twitter.com
In other Six Nations news, The Times reported on Saturday that Guinness will not be renewing their title sponsorship of the competition. So, to tie in to our discussion on the eve of the tournament, looks like there will be an ideal chance to refresh the branding and on-screen look next year.
Quote:Guinness to pull out as Six Nations sponsor
Guinness is not expected to renew its £8 million-a-year Six Nations rugby title sponsorship after it expires next season, according to industry sources.
The drinks brand took over as sponsor from RBS in 2019, after the bank was unwilling to meet the price demanded by the Six Nations to renew. Curiously, the Six Nations had to settle for an offer from Guinness that was lower than the sum RBS had been prepared to pay.
Six Nations insiders insist that the partnership with Guinness continues to be a happy one, but the ban on alcohol advertising in France is clearly a big challenge and explains why the brand has pushed its alcohol-free stout so hard.
A spokeswoman for Guinness’ parent company Diageo said it was happy with its Six Nations partnership and added: “It’s far too early to speculate on the future.”
www.thetimes.co.uk