Twickenham Stadium to be Renamed Allianz Stadium in Historic £100m Deal
The RFU's agreement with Allianz marks the first rebranding of the iconic stadium since 1907, aiming to secure the future of English rugby.
- The deal is reported to be worth over £100 million, with Allianz paying more than £10 million annually for at least 10 years.
- The renaming is part of a long-term partnership focusing on community and grassroots investment.
- The RFU aims to use the funds to enhance visitor experiences and support all levels of rugby, from amateur to elite.
- Traditionalists express concern over losing the historic name, while the RFU emphasizes the deal's transformative potential.
- The first match at the newly named Allianz Stadium will be the England Women’s game against New Zealand on September 14.