Maties Rugby sign deal with new headline sponsor Mitchum

Maties Rugby signed a headline sponsorship agreement with Mitchum which looks to enhance the two brands with shared values including excellence, pushing boundaries and innovation.

This pairing is set to inspire and enable our student-athletes to improve performance on and off the field.

Head of Rugby, Drikus Hancke said: “We are very thankful and excited to have Mitchum as our 2025 Club Headline sponsor. This partnership represents more than a sponsorship deal and it makes us proud to be given the opportunity to grow with shared values and a drive to lead our industries. We want to move forward together and  we are very grateful to be doing it with Mitchum.”

Chief Director of Maties Sport, Ilhaam Groenewald said: “Stellenbosch University, Maties Sport and Maties Rugby are thrilled with our new partnership with Mitchum. This investment will advance excellence, participation, our people, contribute towards a sustainable business model and make a difference through social impact, capacity building and research for impact. We look forward to embarking on this new and exciting journey with Mitchum.”

Maties Rugby are eager to embark on this journey together with Mitchum in 2025 and look forward to the positive impact the partnership will bring to our student-athletes and greater Stellenbosch community.

For more information about this partnership and upcoming rugby events or initiatives, please contact Drikus Hancke on 0218084772 or dhancke@sun.ac.za