Rugby: Altrad (construction), sponsor of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2021 to be played in 2022

The French group Altrad has become an official sponsor of the Women's Rugby World Cup 2021, which will be held in New Zealand in October and November 2022, announced the construction and engineering company on 07/03/2022.

The announcement, "on the eve of International Women's Day, demonstrates not only Altrad's passion for rugby but, more importantly, Altrad's desire to promote role models for girls andencourage equality and inclusion in society," explained the group.

"This global event bolsters Altrad's rugby portfolio which includes global main partner of New Zealand Rugby (including the Black Ferns, women's national team, 2022-2027), official major partner of the FFR (2018-2023), principal partner of Australia's Western Force  (Super Rugby Pacific, 2022-2025) and owner of French club Montpellier Hérault Rugby (Top 14)," added Altrad.

"Rugby World Cup 2021 symbolises Altrad's commitment to support both men's and women's rugby. Our existing support of the Black Ferns and French women's team, as well as the Western Force Women's team, reflects our strong desire to promote equality…