RFL welcomes ‘Think! sponsorship

The Rugby Football League has welcomed the DfT’s Think! Road Safety sponsorship of the Great Britain team for the next 12 months, including the Australian tour of Great Britain during October and November.

"We’re delighted that the DfT will sponsor the forthcoming tour, Test Series and Great Britain Team via the ‘Think! campaign," said Chris Green, the Rugby Football League’s marketing director. "It doesn’t become much bigger in Rugby League terms than Great Britain playing Australia.

"It is a source of great satisfaction to Rugby League that besides acquiring a prestigious sponsorship for this major event in our calendar we should be helping provide media exposure to a socially important message. We like to think that we are a family orientated sport and there is no doubt that road safety is a key issue for all members of our communities as well as the public at large."

David Waite, the Great Britain team’s head coach and Rugby Football League performance director, commented: "I know that both the team management and players are really pleased to be supported by the ‘Think! campaign. For the series against New Zealand, the DfT proved valuable supporters and we look forward to working with them again as we undertake this sporting challenge against Australia."

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