Leading Australian home builder McDonald Jones Homes has reaffirmed its commitment to Newcastle and the Hunter, extending its partnership of the nib Newcastle Knights for a further three seasons.
The partnership extension will take McDonald Jones Homes’ tenure on the Knights National Rugby League sleeve out to nine years, having first appeared in the 2017 season.
For the first time, that support will extend to the future of the Knights with pathways teams in the Jersey Flegg Cup, SG Ball Cup and Harold Matthews Cup also proudly displaying the McDonald Jones logo.
Formed in Newcastle at the same time as the Knights back in 1987, McDonald Jones Homes’ support recognises the significance of the Club to the community of Newcastle, the Hunter and beyond.
Combined with it’s naming rights partnership at McDonald Jones Stadium, the partnership has made the McDonald Jones brand synonymous with great sporting moments and teams, and once again reaffirms how committed McDonald Jones Homes is to the community of our region.
“We are delighted to extend our sponsorship with the Knights for the next three years,” CEO of McDonald Jones Mr. Andrew Helmers said.
“Our Partnership with the Knights began in 2017 when we both celebrated 30th year anniversaries. Since then, we have both grown, managed the challenges that have come way, including COVID-19, and we are stronger for it.”
“Our ongoing support for the Knights is in part due to the incredible support our business receives from the communities of the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid North Coast. This is our way of giving back.
“We look forward to a big season from the Knights and we remain a committed supporter of the team and the wider group.”
nib Newcastle Knights and Wests Group Australia Chief Executive Officer Mr. Philip Gardner said the partnership extension is a significant shot in the arm for the Club ahead of the new NRL season.
“Like Rugby League, home building is a highly competitive business, and we appreciate the massive vote of confidence this extension represents for our Club,” Mr. Gardner said.
“Our relationship with Andrew and his dedicated and hard-working team is an intrinsic one and it is built on the teamwork, strong family values, high levels of respect and trust that McDonald Jones Homes is known for.
“We are very proud of the fact that the Knights and McDonald Jones have been active members of the communities of Newcastle and the Hunter for our entire shared existence.
“The coming together of our two famous brands in 2017 was the start of something special and it has only continued to grow in the ensuing years.
“We look forward to a long and successful future ahead.”
