Cricket Ipswich (CI) partners with Wagners ahead of new season
- Ipswich Hornets

- Apr 10
- 2 min read
Cricket Ipswich is proud to announce it will partner with Wagners, a leading producer of construction materials and services for Australian and international markets.
Confirmation of the new two-year partnership with Wagners is a huge coup for Cricket Ipswich, which is currently hosting one if its most exciting junior and senior finals series on record.
Numerous junior finals have produced epic final-over finishes in recent weeks, thrilling strong crowds at the Ivor Marsden complex and other grounds, stretching from Laidley to Logan.
With a vision to support junior players on their journey into senior community cricket and the Ipswich Hornets Premier Cricket men’s and women’s pathway, Wagners are thrilled to be involved with CI.
As part of the agreement, the highly respected Wagners brand will be visible at Ivor Marsden (now called Wagners Field 2), with additional signage on Baxter Oval.
Wagners will also assume the naming rights of the Ipswich Third Division competition.
Cricket Ipswich president Mathew James welcomed the addition of Wagners to the Cricket Ipswich family.
“Cricket Ipswich is an integral part of the local community,” James said.
“We’re all about providing opportunities and rewarding experiences for all those who enjoy the game, whether that be as a player, coach, umpire, scorer or administrator.
“We couldn’t do any of this without the support of our member clubs, as well as our valued partners who believe in what we do.
“To now have the backing of an industry leader like Wagners is a real feather in the cap for everyone who contributes to our organisation, and we look forward to working with Wagners to help further strengthen competitions and programs throughout the region.”
About Wagners
Established in 1989 in Toowoomba, Wagners is an ASX‑listed business. We are innovative, integrated and operate internationally.
In December 2025, Wagners opened a new concrete plant in Wulkuraka to service the Ipswich and western corridor region reaching out into the Lockyer Valley and Somerset regions.
Wagners have been an industry leader in the production and delivery of premixed concrete for over 30 years.
In addition to our growing network of permanent concrete plants servicing all end users of premixed concrete products, Wagners provides mobile and modular concrete plants for onsite concrete batching and delivery services for small, medium and large projects within the Resource, Infrastructure, Energy and Defence sectors throughout Australia and internationally.


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The partnership between Cricket Ipswich and Wagners showcases the growing intersection of local sports and industry. By aligning with a prominent brand like Wagners, Cricket Ipswich can enhance its community outreach and experience for players and fans alike. However, one must consider the implications of commercialization, as seen with the Royal Reels www.nzartmonthly.co.nz branding, which might overshadow local identity.