Steeden Sports is an Australian

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manufacturing company, mainly focused on

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. The company is mostly known for its rugby league footballs. Steeden was established in

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in 1958, when twins Eric and Raymond Steeden opened a factory in Brisbane, Australia, producing leather cricket balls, rugby league balls and boxing bags. The company moved to

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in the 1960s, and was acquired by British sporting goods corporation Grays International (marketed through its brand

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) in 1995. The company has a large range of rugby products that includes footballs,

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(

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, head protectors),

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(

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), and accessories ( bags). Steeden also produces

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uniforms.

Overview

The Steeden name has become so synonymous with rugby league in Australia that it is often used as noun to describe the ball itself. Other products Steeden produce are kicking tees, shoulder guards, bags, hit shields, boots, headgear, bibs, sock ties, whistles and water bottles.

Sponsorships

Steeden is the official ball supplier of the

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(NRL),

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, Australia Rugby League,

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, Queensland Rugby League,

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, Australian Touch Association, The Betfred Super League,

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and the Betfred League 1 and many more national governing bodies around the globe. Steeden is also a partner of NRL teams Melbourne Storm, Penrith Panthers, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Wests Tigers

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* {{Sports equipment brands Sportswear brands Sporting goods manufacturers of Australia Rugby league equipment Manufacturing companies established in 1958 1958 establishments in Australia Cricket equipment manufacturers

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