Steeden Sports is an Australian

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manufacturing company. 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

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s, 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 Gray-Nicolls) 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 (

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s). 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.

Sponsorships

Steeden is the official ball supplier of the

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since 2008. It has supplied balls for the

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(NRL) since 1973 and will continue to do so through 2027. The company is also the official ball supplier for the

(NRL), Rugby League State of Origin, Australia Rugby League,

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, Australian Touch Association, The Betfred Super League, Betfred Championship and the Betfred League 1. 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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