Marketplace Roundup: Scottish Rugby Secures Partnership With Whisky Brand

Scottish Rugby has secured a new three year sponsorship package with whisky brand The Famous Grouse. The six-figure deal marks 23 years of the brand’s support for rugby in Scotland, and will see the whisky's latest product, the Ginger Grouse, become the official spirit of Scottish Rugby (Scottish Rugby). ... League Championship club Blackburn Rovers has announced PROBIZ Excellence Ltd. has extended its shirt sponsorship of the club. The company had already committed to stay as main shirt sponsor until the end of this month, but have now agreed to continue on the front of the jersey until the end of the season (Blackburn). ... World No. 2 squash player Nick Matthew has re-signed with sports brand Dunlop. Matthew will continue to use Dunlop equipment. He will also endorse Dunlop’s range of squash luggage, accessories and clothing (ISPORTSCONNECT, 1/17).