Platinum Sponsor
SPEIGHT'S
Jason & Amanda Browning

Knowing what matters since 1876. 

Proud sponsors of Timaru Harlequins Rugby since 2000.

Timaru Harlequins was the first Sports club to be 100% sponsored "SPEIGHTS" product only.

"You'll find the word ‘pride' printed on the Speight's Gold Medal Ale label. It is that pride that defines Speight's and sets us apart. We are proud to come from a mighty little country that's prepared to take on the best of the rest."

SPEIGHT'S have always been an avid supporter and sponsor of rugby accross New Zealand, that it was only a matter of time that Timaru Harlequins would be part of that relationship. Thanks to Jason, he brought the brand and the refreshments to the club where it was accepted and enjoyed by all the members. He has been an avid supporter of the club over many years and it even donned the Harlequins jersey on the playing fields of South Canterbury and North Otago. We hope to continue the proud relationship with Jason and SPEIGHT'S and in invite you all to the clubrooms to enjoy the banter and a quite refreshment or two. 

The Founders

In 1876, in the bustling southern city of Dunedin, James Speight’s brewing dream became a reality. With a couple of mates, Charles Greenslade and William Dawson, he purchased an evacuated bottling and malt plant, where all three had worked, and set up his own brewery. The three men made a great team and they wasted no time in getting down to business – in fact, they put through their first brew on April 4th, a month before they received the lease on May 1st and two months before they had even obtained a license on June 6th!

By 1887, the combination of clever business sense and great beer had seen Speight’s grow to become the largest brewery in New Zealand. Speight’s Ale continued to go from strength to strength, winning major international awards including several gold medals, hence the 1893 naming of “Speight’s Gold Medal Ale”.

Timaru Harlequins would like to thank Jason, Amanada and the SPEIGHT'S team for their continual support!!​​​​​​​

​​​​​​​We say "good on ya mate"

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