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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