Steeden

Steeden Sports is an Australian sports equipment manufacturing company, mainly focused on rugby. The company is mostly known for its rugby balls. Steeden was established in Queensland in 1958, when twins Eric and Raymond Steeden opened a factory in Brisbane, Australia, producing leather cricket balls, rugby balls and boxing bags. The company moved to New South Wales in the 1960s, and was acquired by British sporting goods corporation Grays International (marketed through its brand Gray-Nicolls) in 1995.

Steeden Sports
TypeSubsidiary
IndustrySports equipment, textile
Founded1958 (1958)
Headquarters
New South Wales
,
Australia
Area served
Worldwide
Productsrugby balls, protective gear, teamwear
ParentGray-Nicolls
Websitesteedensports.com

The company has a large range of rugby products that includes balls, protective gear (shoulder pads, head protectors), clothing (uniforms), and accessories (bags). Steeden also produces netball uniforms.[1]

Overview

The Steeden name has become so synonymous with rugby league in Australia that it is often used as noun to describe the ball itself.[2][3][4] Other products Steeden produce are kicking tees, shoulder guards, bags, hit shields, boots, headgear, bibs, sock ties, whistles and water bottles.[5]

Sponsorships

Steeden is the official ball supplier of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, National Rugby League (NRL), Rugby League State of Origin, Australia Rugby League, New South Wales Rugby League, Queensland Rugby League, New Zealand Rugby League, Australian Touch Association, The Betfred Super League, Betfred Championship and the Betfred League 1 and many more national governing bodies around the globe.[6][7]

References
  1. Products on Steeden
  2. "Berrigan gives Dogs a lesson". The Sydney Morning Herald. May 24, 2003. Archived from the original on May 17, 2004. Retrieved February 24, 2009.
  3. Walshaw, Nick (9 May 2008). "The heartbeat propelling Finch". Herald Sun. Retrieved 24 February 2009.
  4. Thurston, Johnathan (11 June 2008). "Why Prince and I will dominate". Herald Sun. Retrieved 24 February 2009.
  6. "Steeden-it's THE ball!". Rugby League World Cup. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 24 February 2009.
  7. "Fiji UK agree partnership with major rugby league brand". Hull KR. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 24 February 2009.
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