> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.promptthemarket.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Cronulla Sharks hunt for a jersey sponsor as Aramex's deal ends - URL: https://www.promptthemarket.com/cronulla-sharks-aramex-jersey-sponsor-ends/ - Published: 2026-10-30T05:30:00.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-30T05:30:00.000Z - Description: Aramex's six seasons on the front of the NRL club's shirt finish on 31 October, and the courier says it is 'disappointed' the partnership won't continue. - Author: Editor News - Tags: Brands, Cronulla Sharks, Aramex, NRL, Sponsorship, #author-james-dore ![James Dore](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/01/e4017178-c1da-4131-80aa-35f02cb5b999/content/images/2026/09/james-dore.jpg) By **James Dore** ยท 2026-10-22 TLDR Aramex's six-season run as premier major partner of the Cronulla Sharks ends on 31 October, leaving the front of the club's NRL jersey free for 2027\. It was the second-longest major partnership in the club's history, and no replacement has been named. KEY TAKEAWAYS 01Aramex has been on the front of the Sharks' NRL first-grade jersey since 2021; the deal ends on 31 October. 02It is the second-longest major partnership in the club's history. 03Aramex also sponsored the Sharks' first NRLW jersey and junior rugby league, and donated $150,000 to Find Ya Feet. 04The Sharks made the finals in five of the six seasons, including preliminary finals in 2024 and 2025. 05Aramex's regional director said he was 'disappointed' the partnership will not continue; no new sponsor has been named. ## The jersey comes free The Cronulla Sharks are looking for a new premier major partner. Aramex's six seasons on the front of the club's NRL first-grade jersey end on 31 October, the club announced, making it the second-longest major partnership in the Sharks' history.[\[1\]](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2026/10/26/aramex--thanks-and-farewell/?ref=promptthemarket.com) No replacement has been named.[\[4\]](https://www.bandt.com.au/spotlight-on-sponsors-cronulla-sharks-on-the-hunt-to-replace-aramex-as-major-sponsor/?ref=promptthemarket.com) Aramex first signed in January 2021 for the 2021 and 2022 seasons, with its logo on the front of the jersey, coaching apparel, the mascot and televised signage.[\[3\]](https://www.aramex.com.au/why-aramex/in-the-media/aramex-and-the-cronulla-sharks/?ref=promptthemarket.com) In 2022 it renewed for three more years to the end of 2025, with Aramex Oceania chief executive Peter Lipinski describing it as "a long-term view".[\[2\]](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2022/09/04/major-sharks-sponsors-partner-up-again-for-2023/?ref=promptthemarket.com) The partnership ran for one further season in 2026.[\[1\]](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2026/10/26/aramex--thanks-and-farewell/?ref=promptthemarket.com) ## Who ended it is unclear The club's statement does not say which side ended the deal. B&T reported that Aramex decided not to renew,[\[4\]](https://www.bandt.com.au/spotlight-on-sponsors-cronulla-sharks-on-the-hunt-to-replace-aramex-as-major-sponsor/?ref=promptthemarket.com) but Aramex's own words suggest otherwise. "While disappointed our official partnership will not continue next season, our affection for the team and its community remains as strong as ever," said Mark Little, Aramex's Oceania regional director. "It has been an extraordinary privilege to feature on the jersey."[\[1\]](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2026/10/26/aramex--thanks-and-farewell/?ref=promptthemarket.com) "We have shared many lasting memories with Aramex, and they will always be a part of our club's history and story," said Sharks chief executive Dino Mezzatesta.[\[1\]](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2026/10/26/aramex--thanks-and-farewell/?ref=promptthemarket.com) ## What the next sponsor gets Aramex's deal reached beyond the men's shirt. It was front-of-jersey sponsor for the Sharks' NRLW team in its first season, backed junior rugby league in the Sutherland Shire for several years, and raised and donated $150,000 to the mental health charity Find Ya Feet.[\[1\]](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2026/10/26/aramex--thanks-and-farewell/?ref=promptthemarket.com) The club can also point to results. The Sharks made the finals in five of the six seasons Aramex was on the jersey, finished second on the ladder in 2022 and reached preliminary finals in 2024 and 2025.[\[1\]](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2026/10/26/aramex--thanks-and-farewell/?ref=promptthemarket.com) SOURCES & CITATIONS 1. [Aramex: thanks and farewell, Cronulla Sharks](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2026/10/26/aramex--thanks-and-farewell/?ref=promptthemarket.com) 2. [Major Sharks sponsors partner up again for 2023, Cronulla Sharks](https://www.sharks.com.au/news/2022/09/04/major-sharks-sponsors-partner-up-again-for-2023/?ref=promptthemarket.com) 3. [Aramex and the Cronulla Sharks, Aramex](https://www.aramex.com.au/why-aramex/in-the-media/aramex-and-the-cronulla-sharks/?ref=promptthemarket.com) 4. [Cronulla Sharks on the hunt to replace Aramex as major sponsor, B&T](https://www.bandt.com.au/spotlight-on-sponsors-cronulla-sharks-on-the-hunt-to-replace-aramex-as-major-sponsor/?ref=promptthemarket.com) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS When does Aramex's Cronulla Sharks sponsorship end? On 31 October 2026, after six seasons on the front of the NRL jersey. Who will replace Aramex on the Sharks jersey? No replacement has been named. Who ended the deal? The club did not say. B&T reported Aramex chose not to renew, while Aramex said it was disappointed the partnership would not continue. ![James Dore](https://storage.ghost.io/c/e4/01/e4017178-c1da-4131-80aa-35f02cb5b999/content/images/2026/09/james-dore.jpg) [James Dore](https://www.promptthemarket.com/james-dore/) James Dore is founder and editor of Prompt the Market and Strategy Director at Bushnote, a Sydney strategy, SEO and AI search agency. He has a background in strategy, media and financial services, and led consumer product marketing at MONEYME. He writes on AI search, answer engines, technology policy and media economics.