Wasserman Acquires Esportif; Launches First-Ever Rugby Division: 'Wasserman Rugby'
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LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --
Wasserman Expands Industry-Leading Sports Talent Representation Practice
Global sports, music, and entertainment agency Wasserman has acquired Esportif
and launched their first-ever rugby division, which will be re-branded and
operate as 'Wasserman Rugby' effective immediately, announced today by Chief
Operating Officer and Executive Vice President Fahri Ecvet. Esportif, now
Wasserman Rugby, is widely-regarded as the global authority in their sport, and
will continue to deliver the knowledge and innovation to maximise potential for
all clients, whilst also incorporating their career and life ambitions.
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Ryan Constable, Craig Innes, Rhys Parsons, Duncan Sandlant, Bruce Sharrock, and
Mark Spoors and their team of over 40 executives and agents, will join
Wasserman, effective immediately.
Wasserman Rugby will continue to operate globally, stretching worldwide from
the UK, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, France, Australia, Argentina,
Italy, and Japan, to other regions where rugby is growing substantially. Some
of the biggest names in the sport comprise the talent roster, including active
players and coaches alike, such as Tadhg Furlong, Ellis Genge, Alun Wyn Jones,
Richie Mo'unga, Gregor Townsend, Roger Tuivasa-Sheck and Taniela Tupou.
"The launch of Wasserman Rugby is another milestone in Wasserman's strategic
global growth, which has been in motion for close to 20 years," said Ecvet.
"Wasserman Rugby offers what we feel is the most comprehensive service to
clients in the sport, and that's a credit to what Ryan, Craig, Rhys, Duncan,
Bruce, Mark, and their entire team have built over the last decade-plus. Their
work is renowned and respected, and we feel like their approach to the sports
and entertainment world matches the culture of Wasserman, and will complement
our other industry-leading talent representation practices."
Executive Vice Presidents and Managing Directors Constable, Innes, Parsons,
Sandlant, Sharrock, and Spoors said: "We are delighted to be expanding our
rugby division by joining the team at Wasserman. The acquisition is huge for
us and offers an exciting opening for growth in the rugby industry. It enables
us to accelerate our ability to offer our clients much more of a holistic
service and will strengthen our existing practices and expand our expertise to
current and future clients. We are excited about the platform this will provide
for rugby players to take their place alongside other Wasserman global
superstar athletes & artists on the world stage."
This footprint expands Wasserman's presence in over 30 locations globally, and
further strengthens the most comprehensive global footprint of any sports,
music, and entertainment agency.
Throughout its 20-year history, Wasserman has deliberately and strategically
grown its worldwide presence through both targeted acquisitions and organic
growth, establishing itself as one of the world's leading companies in the
areas of sports and music talent representation, and brands and properties
consultancy.
About Wasserman
Wasserman is a partner to the world's most iconic sports figures, musical
artists, brands and properties in their endeavors across sports, entertainment
and culture. Our purpose is to transform and advance brands, businesses and
careers, empowering clients to create culture and impact audiences.
Wasserman's elite talent representation practice encompasses athletes,
broadcasters, coaches, sport executives and influencers who play integral roles
across every major global sport, spanning six continents.
SOURCE Wasserman Media Group
CONTACT: Calder Hynes, chynes@teamwass.com
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