The Warriors were set to lose their key sponsor. Photo: Getty ImagesTelstra has made a sensational u-turn in its decision to force out the Warriors' main sponsor - less than 24 hours after it was revealed that Vodafone would not be permitted to sponsor the embattled NRL club after this season. The NRL's decision prompted a public outcry on Tuesday, however, with NRL legend and new Warriors consultant Phil Gould warning that rival clubs would "back the Warriors" in any dispute with the NRL. Vodafone spokesperson Rich Llewellyn said it was "bloody great that the NRL and Telstra have found a way through this". But Vodafone would love to continue on with its current naming rights deal with the Warriors, which ends in 2022.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 18, 2020 07:41 UTC