The Canberra Raiders are proud to announce the extension of their partnership with NRLW Foundation Sponsor, Parbery Consulting, for a further three years. The new agreement, which covers the 2025–2027 seasons, also includes a provision for an additional two years.
This is a significant boost for the Raiders' NRLW team, who begin their 2025 Premiership campaign this Saturday at GIO Stadium Canberra against the St George Illawarra Dragons. It also highlights the growing support for women's rugby league across southern NSW and the ACT.
Raiders CEO Don Furner was thrilled that the Canberra-based firm had pledged their continued support.
“Parbery Consulting took the initial leap of faith in having their brand on the front of our NRLW jersey during the team’s first two seasons, and it's great that they want to continue the partnership,” Furner said. “Thank you to Kylie, Nick and the broader Parbery organisation for significantly contributing to our Female Pathways and NRLW Program.”
General Manager of Canberra Region Rugby League, Mark Vergano, added: “Since Parbery began sponsoring the Raiders NRLW team, we have seen a 45% increase in female participation locally, with over 2000 girls and women play each weekend in CRRL competitions,” Vergano said. “There’s no doubt the Raiders having an NRLW team has contributed to this growth.”
Parbery Consulting’s Co-CEO Kylie Burnett expressed her excitement about the extended partnership, “It is part of Parbery’s core values to be connected to community. Supporting the Raiders NRLW team, as well as grassroots women’s sport is just one of the ways we seek to live this value. Our partnership with the Raiders is one founded on shared values and a desire to support our local community.”
Parbery Consulting’s Co-CEO Nick Chapman added: “At the start of each season we get such a buzz around Parbery, looking forward to watching the team run out on Saturday. It is also pleasing to see that excitement for the Raiders NRLW team in the community, as the team grows its following in Canberra”.
