Esportif Expands Rugby Reach In Australia

15 Jan 2019 | tshego

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Sports management company Esportif has announced a joint venture with Australian Komodo Management (KMG) – a move that will see Esportif grow its global rugby representation.

Established in 2011, KMG represents rugby league (NRL) and rugby union (Super Rugby) players, with 70 players and coaches on its books, including numerous high-profile league players across all the Australian NRL teams.

KMG Founder and Owner Daniel O’Loughlin will head up Australian operations together with Queensland-based accredited rugby league and union agent Nash Dawson, as well as an experienced rugby agent who will lead the rugby division.

O’Loughlin described the partnership as a “unique and exciting” opportunity. He said: “Esportif’s global footprint across both rugby league where they already represent high-profile players and union will allow us to have a much bigger support network and to provide a higher level of service to our existing and new clients.”

He added: “The NRL has recently implemented a new accredited agent scheme to help lift the standards of agents working across the game, we believe the time is right to establish ourselves at the forefront of this industry and continue to raise the bar.”

Esportif is continuing its global expansion with Australian Komodo Management Group (KMG) joining the global agency. Founder of KMG, Daniel O’Loughlin, says the partnership is a unique and exciting opportunity for @NRL & Rugby Union in Australia.#TwoCodesOneTeam #ForRugbyByRugby pic.twitter.com/oDEaZQtxd3

— Esportif (@Esportif) 14 January 2019

Specialising in the management of world-class rugby players and coaches, London-based Esportif also provides market intelligence to rugby clubs and governing bodies and has grown its reach globally to now working across 19 countries.

With former Manchester United and Chelsea CEO Peter Kenyon as its Chairman, Esportif has already amassed a roster of recognised international and club player clients, with players including James Haskell, Alun Wyn Jones, Jonathan Davies, Rory Best, Jacob Stockdale, Nicolas Sanchez and Owen Franks.

Esportif has also compiled an extensive client list of international and club coaches, which includes Gregor Townsend and Wayne Pivac, Head Coaches of Scotland and Wales respectively.