Who sponsors South Africa national rugby union team
14 brands have sponsored South Africa national rugby union team across 10 seasons since 1970. Not here yet: automotive, travel & hospitality.
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Sponsor history
Sponsors down, seasons across. Dark cells are title, presenting or principal deals. Confirmed rows only.
| Sponsor | 1996 | 2000 | 2004 | 2011 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Absa | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · |
| Asics India | · | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · |
| Blue Label Telecoms | · | · | · | · | · | Kit | · | · |
| Canterbury | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · | · |
| Castle Lager | · | Kit | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| FNB | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | Kit |
| MTN | · | · | · | · | · | · | Kit | · |
| Nike | Kit | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| No shirt sponsor | Kit | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Pick n Pay | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | Kit |
| SASOL | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · | · |
How crowded each season was
More logos means less room to stand out. Seasons with fewer than five sponsors on record are probably incomplete.
Who came back
Sponsors of one season who were back the next.
The sponsors
Most seasons first. Tiers as printed by the organiser or reported in the trade press.
| Brand | Category | Tier | Seasons | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNB | Banking & finance | Shirt sponsor | 2025 | |
| Pick n Pay | Banking & finance | Shirt sponsor | 2025 | |
| MTN | Telecom | Shirt sponsor | 2017 | |
| Blue Label Telecoms | Telecom | Shirt sponsor | 2016 | |
| Asics India | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 2014 | |
| Absa | – | Shirt sponsor | 2011 | |
| Canterbury | – | Kit supplier | 2004 | |
| SASOL | Energy & industrial | Shirt sponsor | 2004 | |
| Castle Lager | Alcohol | Shirt sponsor | 2000 | |
| Nike | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 1996 | |
| No shirt sponsor | Fashion & lifestyle | Shirt sponsor | 1996 | |
| Cotton Traders | Fashion & lifestyle | Kit supplier | 1992 | |
| Lion Lager | Alcohol | Shirt sponsor | 1992 | |
| Maxmore | – | Kit supplier | 1970 |
Categories here
Not here yet
Categories common on other football properties with no sponsor here.
For organisers, the open categories. For brands in them, room without a rival.
Brands on similar properties, not on this one
They sponsor two or more other football properties. For organisers, the shortlist.
Similar football properties
Every deal, with its source14 rows · what our check found on each source page
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2025
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 2025–present.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2025
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 2025–present.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2017
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 2017–2025.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2016
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 2016–2017.
Kit supplier · Team · 2014
Kit supplier of South Africa national rugby union team, 2014–2023.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2011
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 2011–2016.
Kit supplier · Team · 2004
Kit supplier of South Africa national rugby union team, 2004–2014.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2004
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 2004–2011.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2000
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 2000–2004.
Kit supplier · Team · 1996
Kit supplier of South Africa national rugby union team, 1996–present.
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Shirt sponsor · Team · 1996
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 1996–2000.
Kit supplier · Team · 1992
Kit supplier of South Africa national rugby union team, 1992–1996.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 1992
Front-of-shirt sponsor of South Africa national rugby union team, 1992–1996.
Kit supplier · Team · 1970
Kit supplier of South Africa national rugby union team, 1970–1992.
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