Betfred Partners With Three England Rugby League Teams Ahead Of World Cup

The RFL has announced Betfred as an Official Partner of all three England teams at next year’s Rugby League World Cup, extending their commitment to the sport.

The betting company has served as title sponsor of the Betfred Super League since 2017, and their Rugby League portfolio also includes the Championship and League 1, as well as the Women’s Super League, in a deal which was announced ahead of the 2019 Grand Final.

Betfred owner Fred Done joined players John Bateman, Emily Rudge and Wayne Boardman – stars of the England Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair teams – to launch the new partnership.

“Betfred have been outstanding sponsors for Rugby League for the last four years, and it’s fantastic that they will now extend that support to our England teams in 2021,” said Mark Foster, Chief Commercial Officer, RFL.

“It’s such an exciting time for our Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair teams as they prepare to play World Cups on home soil.” 

Done added: “Following our very successful association with Rugby League at all levels in recent years, Betfred are delighted to become an official partner of the England Men’s, Women’s  and Wheelchair teams for the Rugby League World Cup in 2021.”

As part of the deal, the Betfred logo will appear on the lower back of the jerseys of all three England teams throughout 2021.