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| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports equipment,textile |
| Founded | 1958; 67 years ago (1958) |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | rugby balls,protective gear,teamwear |
| Parent | Gray-Nicolls |
| Website | www |
Steeden Sports is an Australiansports equipment manufacturing company. The company is mostly known for its rugby leaguefootballs. Steeden was established inQueensland in 1958,[1] when twins Eric and Raymond Steeden opened a factory in Brisbane, Australia, producing leathercricket balls, rugby league balls andboxing bags. The company moved toNew South Wales in the 1960s, and was acquired by British sporting goods corporationGrays International (marketed through its brandGray-Nicolls) in 1995.
The company has a large range of rugby products that includes footballs,protective gear (shoulder pads,head protectors),clothing (uniforms), and accessories (bags). Steeden also producesnetball uniforms.[2]
The Steeden name has become so synonymous with rugby league in Australia that it is often used as noun to describe the ball itself.[3][4][5]
Steeden is the official ball supplier of theRugby League World Cup since 2008.
It has supplied balls for theNational Rugby League (NRL) since 1973 and will continue to do so through 2027.[6]
The company is also the official ball supplier for theNational Rugby League (NRL),Rugby League State of Origin,Australia Rugby League,New South Wales Rugby League,Queensland Rugby League,New Zealand Rugby League,European Rugby League,[7] Australian Touch Association,The Betfred Super League,Betfred Championship and theBetfred League 1.[8]
Steeden is also a partner of NRL teams Melbourne Storm, Penrith Panthers, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers[9][10]
