Image Gallery: February 2007
Navy enlists with Brumbies rugby
02 February 2007
The Royal Australian Navy anticipates the ACT Brumbies rugby union players having a bit more pride in their stride after announcing a major sponsorship between the two entities for the next three seasons.
As part of the partnership the Royal Australian Navy brand will be proudly displayed on the Brumbies players’ shorts.
The CA Brumbies have a long association with the Royal Australian Navy. Prior to being decommissioned in 2006, the Brumbies were patrons of the HMAS CANBERRA rugby team. The crew of the HMAS CANBERRA played rugby matches all over the world and proudly wore the Brumbies’ jerseys donated by the ACT and Southern New South Wales Rugby Union.
There have also been a range of match day promotions over the past ten years that have linked the two brands.
Director-General Navy Communications and Coordination Captain Adam Grunsell said the partnership recognises the similar values of both organisations.
“The Navy has to look at a variety of ways to tell our story to the Australian community,” said Captain Grunsell.
“We feel that by using the brand of the most successful of the Australian Super 14 rugby teams is a good way to do that.
“We’ll be looking to work closely with the CA Brumbies to find new and interesting ways to promote our brand.
“Young, fit and committed Australians is what the Navy is looking for and this partnership gives us the opportunity to communicate with those people and communicate with the Australian community at large.”
Brumbies’ and Wallabies’ flyhalf Stephen Larkham said the partnership is something his team-mates are all excited about, as it furthers a relationship that stems from the Brumbies’ support of decommissioned Navy frigate HMAS Canberra.
“I know when the Brumbies first started up, we did a lot of training out at ADFA…and in the past we’ve used some of the Navy strength and conditioning coaches, so potentially we can get a few of the servicemen and women to partake in some of the training and maybe teach us something or we can teach them something,” said Larkham, who was being rested from the Brumbies’ first game of the season against the Chiefs in New Zealand on February 3.
The Navy will also have an increased presence during Super 14 matches, with promotional activities planned both on and off the field during the 2007 season, where the Brumbies have already been booked in as favourites.
Offers of a career in the Navy to Larkham are also on the table once his playing days are complete.
| 20070200ran8109938_018 The Royal Australian Navy has joined the ACT Brumbies as a major sponsor for the next three seasons. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070200ran8109938_031 Chief Petty Officer Kel Bryant, Captain Adam Grunsell, Commander Anne Richards and Petty Officer David Connolly with Steve Larkham of the ACT Brumbies. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070200ran8109938_041 Chief Petty Officer Kel Bryant, Captain Adam Grunsell, Commander Anne Richards and Petty Officer David Connolly with Steve Larkham of the ACT Brumbies. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070200ran8109938_047 Chief Petty Officer Kel Bryant, Captain Adam Grunsell, Commander Anne Richards and Petty Officer David Connolly with Steve Larkham of the ACT Brumbies. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070200ran8109938_050 Chief Petty Officer Kel Bryant, Captain Adam Grunsell, Commander Anne Richards and Petty Officer David Connolly with Steve Larkham of the ACT Brumbies. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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| 20070200ran8109938_055 Chief Petty Officer Kel Bryant, Captain Adam Grunsell, Commander Anne Richards and Petty Officer David Connolly with Steve Larkham of the ACT Brumbies. (Date taken: 02 February 2007) Low Res | High Res |
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