PRESS RELEASE: Nesian Gummas, Indigenous & Pasifika Women’s Rugby League Team from South East Queensland, Secure $100,000 Partnership with Brendale Brewing Company for 2026 NRL Las Vegas 9s Campaign
Brisbane, Australia – 02.10.25 – The Nesian Gummas women’s rugby league team is proud to announce Brendale Brewing Company, as its new major sponsor, inking a $100,000 partnership to back the team’s campaign to the 2026 NRL Las Vegas 9s Tournament.
Brendale Brewing Company, a locally owned and operated brewery on Brisbane’s northside, is recognised not only for its craft beer but also as a family-friendly venue that brings people together through community, culture, and hospitality. The $100,000 commitment will directly support the Nesian Gummas’ training, preparation, and international representation.
Richard Monaei, a Proud Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander man-descendant of Meriam, Kaurareg & Gudang peoples and Mongoprang tribe of PNG and General Manager of Nesian Gummas said “From ancient tides to the spirit of the land, the strength of our ancestors ignites a shared future — one we proudly weave with Brendale Brewing Company by our side.”
The Nesian Gummas, founded to empower Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Polynesian women through rugby league, are committed to blending elite performance with cultural pride. The support of Brendale Brewing Company ensures the team can compete at the highest level while continuing to inspire and represent their communities.
Sam Johnson, CEO, SKJ Capital, said:
“Brendale Brewing Company is proud to support local grass-root community groups, and elevate women in sport, that’s why we’re backing the Nesian Gummas and their journey to Las Vegas for the Vegas 9s tournament in 2026”
Adding to the excitement, Nesian Gummas player Gabi Lolohea shared what the partnership means to the squad:
“Knowing our family and community like Brendale Brewing Company are behind us gives us the strength to push harder every day. Their support fuels our drive, allowing us to focus fully on our game and wear our colours with pride. We don’t just play for ourselves we play for everyone who stands with us.”
The announcement also comes at a time when women’s sport is experiencing unprecedented growth across Australia and globally. With increasing visibility, investment, and participation, the Nesian Gummas see this partnership as another step in helping drive the momentum forward and ensuring Indigenous and Polynesian women have a strong place in the future of rugby league.
This partnership represents one of the most significant milestones in the team’s journey, further building momentum as the Nesian Gummas prepare to showcase women’s talent, resilience, and culture on the world stage.
Nesian Gummas is a women’s rugby league team rooted in culture, sisterhood, and purpose. We bring together Indigenous, Pasifika, and women from all walks of life to create something bigger than sport — a movement of empowerment, pride, and unity. Through rugby league, we’re building pathways for the next generation, celebrating identity, and showing the world the strength of our communities, on and off the field.
