USA Rugby is proud to announce Skyward Group as the Exclusive Insurance Partner and Official Front-of-Jersey sponsor for all USA Rugby National Teams.
Skyward Group (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“the Group” or “the Company”), the unified specialty insurance organization whose operating businesses include Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.® (“Skyward Specialty”) and Apollo Group Holdings Ltd. (“Apollo”) and USA Rugby have entered into a a multi-year exclusive partnership that will cover the Women and Men’s Eagles (XV), Women and Men’s Eagles Sevens, as well as both developmental teams Front-of-Jeresy.
This partnership arrives at a defining moment for rugby in the United States. Fueled by global investment from World Rugby, surging participation and a rapidly expanding fan base, the sport is entering a period of accelerated growth and national relevance. With the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, Men's Rugby World Cup 2031 and Women's Rugby World Cup 2033 on US soil, rugby is stepping onto one of the biggest stages in American sports. For Skyward Group, this investment is a strategic move to align with high-performance platforms that mirror the Company’s own trajectory of disciplined growth, precision and excellence.
“There is no more exciting time for Skyward Group as we expand our global footprint and equally no more exciting time for USA Rugby as they grow in the US,” Andrew Robinson, Skyward Group Chairman and CEO commented. “USA Rugby is on the rise, and together we are building momentum. Rugby is a sport built on elite talent and precise execution, values that mirror how we compete and operate every day. This partnership is a powerful expression of where we are going and the Company we are building. For us, aligning with USA Rugby is a natural extension of that vision.”
USA Rugby CEO, Bill Goren added;
"We are thrilled to welcome Skyward Group as the Official Insurance Partner of USA Rugby. This partnership is a major landmark for the growth of rugby in the USA. Skyward's deep ties to the sport and their role as an innovator in their industry make them the perfect partner for us as we build towards LA2028 and the Men's and Women's Rugby World Cups in 2031, 2033 and beyond."
Fans will see the new Skyward Group branding in action for the first time when the Women’s Eagles will debut the updated kit during the Pacific Four Series matches kicking off in Sacramento on April 11, before moving to Kansas City on April 17 and concluding in Chicago on April 24, while both the Men’s and Women’s Eagles Sevens will reveal the jerseys on the global stage at the Hong Kong Sevens from April 17 to 19.
All USA Rugby match action can be caught live on Paramount+.
Skyward Group is the holding company brand for its U.S. and Lloyds businesses, Skyward Specialty and Apollo, respectively, delivering a comprehensive suite of specialized insurance solutions across global specialty property and casualty markets. Focused on the specialty industry’s most niche, complex risks of today and the emerging challenges of tomorrow, Skyward Group leverages the forward-looking insight and disciplined execution of each organization to drive sustainable growth and long-term value for its shareholders, distribution partners and other stakeholders. For more information about Skyward Group, Skyward Specialty and Apollo, please visit skywardgroup.com.
