GREENVILLE, S.C., AND CHARLESTON, S.C. - Sponsorships are now available for the Aug. 9 international rugby match between top French rugby team Clermont-Auvergne and the USA Eagles at Blackbaud Stadium in Charleston, S.C. The match, dubbed Michelin Challenge Rugby, will be broadcast live at 7 p.m. on ESPN Classic.

"Rugby is the second-fastest growing spectator sport in the world today," said Michael Fanning, vice president of corporate affairs for Michelin North America. "In addition, there is widespread participation in the sport at the university and club level throughout North America. When you combine these ingredients with national exposure via a live ESPN Classic broadcast, there is a potent opportunity for local, state and national entities to sponsor a top-drawer international rugby match in South Carolina."

Opportunities include exposure in the stadium's on-field signage, customer hospitality and advertisements in the official program.

Courtesy: Michelin North America, Inc.

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