David Spear Commercial Vehicles has entered the second year of its current three-year partnership with Cardiff Rugby, extending a proud association that now spans more than five years and underlines the company’s continued commitment to supporting regional rugby in Wales.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty across Welsh rugby, David Spear Commercials has confirmed its backing for one of Wales’s four professional regions. Cardiff Rugby, owned by the Welsh Rugby Union, boasts a proud and rich history, with legends such as Gareth Edwards, Barry John and Gerald Davies among the greats to have worn the blue jersey at Cardiff Arms Park.
The agreement, which runs until 2027, delivers a wide range of brand, hospitality and community benefits for David Spear Commercials. These include:
• Official Kit Partner – company logo on the back of the Cardiff Rugby men’s home and away shorts
• Recognition on the club’s website, official stationery, and matchday programme
• Big screen and LED advertising at Cardiff Arms Park
• Inclusion on the club’s media backdrop and replica kit
• Hospitality and ticketing benefits, including Sir Gareth Edwards Suite access and season tickets
• Matchday sponsorship, with David Spear confirmed as sponsor of Cardiff v Ospreys on Friday 24 April 2026
• Full-page advertising in the matchday programme and features in the Cardiff Rugby ezine
• Social media promotion across official Cardiff Rugby platforms
• Community engagement through product placement, including the David Spear community van on display at all home games
Alongside these commercial benefits, David Spear Commercial Vehicles continues to support the Cardiff Rugby Community Foundation, providing a medium-sized commercial van to help deliver vital programmes across the region. This includes initiatives such as the “Fit & Fed” scheme, which this summer provided meals to more than 1,000 children in some of South Wales’s most deprived areas.
Geraint Yeo, Director at David Spear Commercials, said:
“Despite the uncertainty across Welsh rugby, we’re proud to stand by Cardiff Rugby. This partnership is about more than branding – it’s about supporting a club with huge history and helping deliver real impact through the Community Foundation.”
Jack Butler, Commercial Director at Cardiff Rugby, added:
“David Spear are more than just a partner – they’re a genuine part of our community. Their commitment goes beyond the club, with their wider support of Welsh rugby showing a real passion for the game at every level. Geraint and the team embody the same values we do, and their backing plays a big role in helping us make a difference on and off the field.”
Nadine Griffiths, Community Foundation Director at Cardiff Rugby, said:
“This summer alone we fed over 1,000 children most in need across our region. That simply would not have been possible without the support of David Spear Commercials, who not only provide us with a van but also give their time and energy. Their deep-rooted commitment to South Wales communities makes them an outstanding partner.”
Through this partnership, David Spear Commercials continues to demonstrate its passion for Welsh rugby, its commitment to the Cardiff region, and its values as a company proud to give back to the communities it serves.
L-R – Founder David Spear & Director Geraint Yeo
L-R – Director Geraint Yeo & Head of Buying Elliot Spear
L – R – Ioan Lloyd (Outside Half), Nadine Griffiths – Community Foundation Director, Director – Geraint Yeo, Callum Sheedy (Outside Half) and Jack Butler – Commercial Director at Cardiff Rugby
