Steeden
Steeden is an Australian sporting goods manufacturer, best known for producing rugby league footballs.
Steeden is the official ball supplier of the National Rugby League (NRL), Rugby League State of Origin, Kangaroos National Team, New South Wales Rugby League, Queensland Rugby League, Rugby Football League,[1] Super League and the Australian Touch Association.[2][3]
The Steeden name has become so synonymous with rugby league in Australia that it is often used as noun to describe the ball itself.[4][5][6]
History
The Steeden brand was established in Queensland in 1958, when Ray Steeden opened a factory producing leather cricket balls, rugby league footballs and boxing bags. The company moved to New South Wales in the 1960s, and was acquired by Gray-Nicolls Sports in 1995.
References
- ^ "RFL and Super League Partners". Rugby Football League. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "Steeden-it's THE ball!". Rugby League World Cup. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "Fiji UK agree partnership with major rugby league brand". Hull KR. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "Berrigan gives Dogs a lesson". The Sydney Morning Herald. May 24, 2003. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
- ^ "The heartbeat propelling Finch". Herald Sun. May 09, 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Why Prince and I will dominate". Herald Sun. June 11, 2008. Retrieved 2009-02-24.
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