Sun and Sand Sports launches Spartan Legends Rugby match ball

Dec. 21, 2010 - PRLog -- When making announcements of individuals with iconic status, less in most instances is better.

Sean Fitzpatrick has gone down in rugby folklore as arguably the most celebrated Captain in the modern era.

Heading up, without doubt, the most celebrated rugby team in the world, this former All Black Captain has achieved every accolade from World Cup success, Tri-Nations and the Bledisloe Cup. He has also been hailed as arguably the best rugby number 2 of all time.

Phil Harte from Harte International commented, “Being a manager and advisor to many international athletes you always know when sporting royalty is in the room.
In the arena of world rugby Sean Fitzpatrick is in a class on of his own, a gladiator, supreme leader and an inspiration to all that follow him. Sean Fitzpatrick is a rugby legend”

Sean Fitzpatrick was at the Sun and Sand Sports store in Ibn Battuta on Wednesday 1st December 2010 to celebrate the launch of the Spartan Legends rugby ball
exclusive to Sun & Sand Sports.

“The partnership with Sean Fitzpatrick and Spartan reflects the strength and diversity of Sun and Sand Sports. It is fantastic having Sean Fitzpatrick in our store.
This opens a news success chapter in our team sports category for a sport that is played and followed all over the Middle East”, said Marvin Shaire, CEO of Gulf Marketing Group.

Mr Abdul Aziz Hassan Baqer, Chairman of Gulf Marketing Group and                               Sun and Sand Sports stated, “Sun and Sand Sports’ goal is to dominate all categories in the sports industry within the Middle East. We welcome Phil Harte, Sean Fitzpatrick and Spartan to our family of brands.”









About Sean Fitzpatrick
Sean Fitzpatrick is one of the giants of international rugby, holding the world record for playing in 63 consecutive Test matches and being the world’s most capped hooker.
He represented New Zealand & is regarded as one of the finest players of the game from that country. Making his international rugby debut in France in 1986, he went on to captain the All Blacks from 1992 to 1997 and play 128 matches for the All Blacks.


About Sun and Sand Sports
Founded in Dubai in 1979, Sun and Sand Sports LLC is the largest multi-gender sports retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East with over 80 stores in 6 countries – UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia. For more information visit www.sunandsandsports.com

Media Contact
Vinay Changarangath
Marketing department, Sun and Sand Sports
Email: vinay@sunandsandsports.com

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Founded in Dubai in 1979, Sun and Sand Sports LLC is the largest multi-gender sports retailer and wholesaler in the Middle East with over 80 stores in 6 countries – UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.