Wests Tigers And Hyundai Drive Forward Together

SYDNEY – March 11, 2011: On the eve of the opening round of the 2011 season, Wests Tigers has today announced that Hyundai Motor Company Australia’s NSW regional office and the NSW Hyundai Dealer Network have signed on as the back of jersey sponsor in an exciting three year partnership.

The Hyundai brand will be proudly displayed on the new Wests Tigers jerseys from Monday night’s first round game.

Wests Tigers CEO Stephen Humphreys said it was great to have a global company such as Hyundai involved with the Club.

“Hyundai is a very strong global brand and the world’s fastest growing car company,’’ Humphreys said.

“They are a people’s brand and are passionate about their work. I see many similarities between Hyundai and Wests Tigers.

“Wests Tigers has one of the strongest brands not only in the NRL but in Australian sport. We are passionate about being the very best we can be and we have one of the fastest growing membership bases in the game.

“I am sure Hyundai will enjoy a very successful partnership with Wests Tigers.”

The partnership is not only great news for Wests Tigers but will provide fantastic benefits for Club Members with a host of promotions to be announced in the coming weeks.

"Wests Tigers is an iconic sporting club that has a loyal fan base spread throughout NSW and beyond,” said Damien Meredith, Director of Sales, Hyundai Motor Company Australia. “We are proud to have Hyundai on the Wests Tigers jerseys.”

“West Tigers fans are committed to their club and the Hyundai NSW Dealer Network is committed to a successful partnership,” said David Booth, Dealer Principal, Booth’s Hyundai.