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- * John Fletcher will join as Academy and Pathways Director on December 1st, bringing experience from the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) and England Under 18s.
- * Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and KL Rahul (through their collective 4CAST) have invested €3.8m in The Medical Travel Company (TMTC).
- * Rugby League Commercial has partnered with Reddit ahead of the Betfred Super League Grand Final.
Sport Industry News Roundup – October 3rd, 2025
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1. New Appointments at [Unnamed Club – likely a Rugby Club]:
* John Fletcher will join as Academy and Pathways Director on December 1st, bringing experience from the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) and England Under 18s.
* Jonny Petrie is the new Managing Director, starting October 6th, with a focus on off-field success. He previously held CEO roles at Ulster Rugby and Managing Director at Edinburgh Rugby.
2. Athlete Investment in Healthcare:
* Ben Stokes, Jofra Archer, and KL Rahul (through their collective 4CAST) have invested €3.8m in The Medical Travel Company (TMTC).
* TMTC aims too expand doctor-led pathways for UK patients to access treatment in India. The athletes’ experience with Indian healthcare through the IPL influenced their investment.
3. Rugby League & reddit Partnership:
* Rugby League Commercial has partnered with Reddit ahead of the Betfred Super League Grand Final.
* The partnership includes AMAs with players, an event for Reddit community members, and advertising around the stadium.
* Digital engagement for Betfred Super League is up substantially (27% in engagements,83% in impressions,95% in video views).
4. Blueprintx Appointed for Islamic solidarity Games:
* Blueprintx has been appointed by Jadah Agency to handle public relations in the UK and Africa for the 2025 Islamic Solidarity Games.
* They will work with the Saudi Ministry of Sport to deliver strategic PR and media activation.