Marque gets behind Blues

MG has been unveiled as the official vehicle partner of the defending champions in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.

When the full-time whistle blew on the Blue’s victorious final over the Chiefs last year, it confirmed to Peter Ciao, MG Motor Australia and New Zealand’s president and CEO, that becoming a partner was too good an opportunity to miss.

He says: “Our sporting sponsorships in New Zealand have always had a strong community and grassroots focus. I’m confident this association will result in similar success.”

The partnership was announced in Auckland by MG New Zealand’s chief operating officer, Harrie Yan, alongside Andrew Hore, the Blues’ chief executive officer, and chairman Don Mackinnon.

Hore says: “We’re thrilled to have MG as our newest partner and our official vehicle supplier.”

The Auckland franchise’s Super Rugby Pacific season gets under way on February 15 at Eden Park – versus the Chiefs.