Ridge and Wales Rugby League are proud to announce a new partnership as part of Wales Women’s historic participation in the Rugby League World Cup 2026, with the Ridge logo set to feature on the team’s playing shirts throughout the tournament.
The partnership brings together one of the UK’s leading built environment consultancies and a Wales side taking its place on the world stage for the first time.
Wales Women secured qualification for the World Cup in 2024, becoming the first Welsh women’s team to reach rugby league’s biggest international tournament. They will now travel to Australia compete against some of the world’s leading nations including World Champions, Australia.
Ridge is a multidisciplinary built environment consultancy employing more than 1,650 people across 16 UK locations. The business works across sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, residential, sport and infrastructure, helping clients deliver sustainable and high-performing buildings and environments. Ridge has a growing presence in Wales with it’s establish office in Cardiff.
The new partnership reflects Ridge’s commitment to supporting ambitious organisations, communities and individuals, while helping raise the profile of a Wales side preparing for a landmark moment in the nation’s sporting history.
Richard Hibbard, CEO of Wales Rugby League, said: “This is a significant partnership for Wales Rugby League at a hugely important time for our women’s programme.”
“Reaching the World Cup for the first time is an achievement that has been years in the making and marks a major milestone for the sport in Wales. Having Ridge alongside us as a partner demonstrates the growing support behind this team and the journey it is on.”
“The visibility that comes with partnerships like this helps us continue building the profile of women’s rugby league and inspires more women and girls to get involved in the game.”
The partnership also has a person connection for Ridge, with colleague Carys Marsh, selected to represent Wales at the tournament.
Mark Dewhurst, Partner at Ridge, said: “Ridge has a strong presence in Wales and we are proud to support organisation and communities across the country. We’re also committed to supporting our people with their passions, both in and outside of work. So, when our colleague Carys Marsh was selected to represent Wales at the Rugby League World Cup, we wanted to back her every step of the way. We can’t wait to see Carys and the whole team take to the field, with the Ridge name on their backs.”
Wales face Australia and Samoa in the remaining matches of the group stage of the tournament.
For Ridge, the partnership provides an opportunity to align with one of the most exciting stories in Welsh sport while increasing brand awareness through a global sporting event watched by rugby league audiences around the world.
