SPRIBE Signs Sponsorship Deal With Malta Rugby Football Union

SPRIBE, the developer behind crash game Aviator, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Malta Rugby Football Union (MRFU).

The national team’s playing shirt featuring SPRIBE’s logo was displayed at the presentation, and the company has joined the union’s sponsor roster. Neither the financial value nor the duration of the agreement has been disclosed.

Partnership Coincides With Historic Season

The sponsorship comes during a milestone period for Maltese rugby. The men’s national team is competing in the Rugby Europe Trophy for the first time, following promotion earlier this year.

Malta opened its campaign with a 36-17 victory over Denmark, recovering from a 17-point deficit. It then celebrated its 100th international on November 7 by defeating Germany 37-31 at the Tony Bezzina Stadium in Paola, according to the MRFU’s match report. 

The Germany fixture therefore provided the sporting backdrop to the sponsorship announcement, with the national side recording consecutive victories at its new competitive level.

Union Targets Longer-Term Development

MRFU president Gerald Strickland has identified qualification for the 2031 Rugby World Cup as a long-term ambition.

Speaking ahead of the Germany match, he said that objective depended on sustained investment in performance programmes, facilities, sports tourism and governance. The Maltese government also reiterated support for rugby development and improvements to infrastructure at the Marsa Sports Grounds. gov.mt

SPRIBE’s agreement adds a gaming supplier to the national team’s commercial partners. Beyond the shirt branding, further activation plans and the extent of the company’s financial support have not been announced.