Shorts: Northampton Saints, Cardiff City, Squash

Northampton Saints has extended its partnership with Destination Sport Travel and Sportsbreaks.com.

The new deal means the Gallagher Premiership rugby union club will continue to be supported by UK travel management company Destination Sport Travel ­­for its team and business travel requirements.

Meanwhile, sister-business Sportsbreaks.com will provide ticket-inclusive packages to Saints fans which will include to supporter travel packages to a number of European Champions Cup fixtures.

Northampton Saints’ Head of Commercial Partnerships, Ulundi Makhanya,​ said, “We’re delighted to have extended our partnership with Destination Sport Travel and Sportsbreaks.com.

“During our time working together they have never let us down, providing brilliantly-organised, comfortable and memorable trips for players, staff and supporters alike.”

Within rugby alone, Destination Sport Travel works with nine domestic clubs plus the Scottish national team, in addition to the likes of Manchester City, British Cycling and England Athletics across a variety of sports.

England Squash has announced a new multi-year headline partnership deal for the British Junior Open with squash brand Dunlop.

The two-year agreement, which starts in 2024, will see Dunlop provide championship prizes, welcome bag goodies to hundreds of international competitors, and balls for the event.

Dunlop has a long-standing partnership with England Squash and a strong track record of sponsoring major events, including previous title sponsorship of the British Junior Open.

Mark Williams, CEO at England Squash, commented, “The British Junior Open is our flagship junior event and we are committed to improving the event experience year on year.

“We are delighted to have extended our long-standing partnership with Dunlop whose support will add real value to the event and for everyone competing and spectating.

“We are hugely grateful for Dunlop’s ongoing commitment and support for junior squash and we look forward to working with them to deliver a successful championships.”

EFL Championship football club Cardiff City has renewed its partnership with Morgans Consult.

Under terms of the agreement, the local consultancy will continue to sponsor the Morgans Consult Legends Lounge for the next two seasons.

James Bibby, Head of Commercial at Cardiff City FC, said, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Morgans Consult for the next two seasons.

“The Legends Lounge has quickly become one of our most popular hospitality suites, with guests enjoying the fantastic facilities in the Lounge every matchday throughout last season.

“As we embark on another exciting Championship campaign, I am excited to have Morgans Consult on board with us once again, and look forward to seeing plenty of Bluebirds supporters in the Legends Lounge over the next two years.”