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