The Seven Consulting Opals
On 9 September 2022, Basketball Australia proudly announced Seven Consulting as the naming rights partner of the Australian Opals.
Seven Consulting is passionate about supporting women’s sport. Our sponsorship of the Opals reflects our commitment to levelling the playing field and creating meaningful opportunities for women to compete at the highest level.
From 2017 to 2023, we were proud major sponsors of the CommBank Matildas and continue to actively support them.
We’re now excited to cheer on the Seven Consulting Opals as they take on the world. Our Founder, Declan Boylan, and the entire Seven Consulting team are thrilled to see our sponsorship footprint expand into elite women’s basketball.
Basketball Australia CEO, Matt Scriven welcomes the partnership with an iconic Australian company who values teamwork, transparency and delivery.
“The Seven Consulting Opals have an incredible legacy of success representing the green and gold with pride, we are delighted to welcome Seven Consulting and look forward to our partnership together. Seven Consulting are the perfect fit with the Opals as they are both dedicated to professional delivery through exceptional teamwork.”
Seven Consulting Founder, Declan Boylan; handing out the new Seven Consulting Opals Jerseys to the team; featuring Lauren Jackson.
Seven Consulting logo on the Seven Consulting Opals training kit
Did you know?
The Seven Consulting Opals are one of Australia’s most successful and historic national teams. Currently ranked #2 in the world, the Opals have forged a formidable international reputation through consistent performance and outstanding achievements.
Their journey began in 1938 when an Australian women’s team played its first-ever international fixture against New Zealand. Since then, the Opals have become a dominant force in global women’s basketball.
Achievements
- FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup: Champions in 2006 and medallists on five other occasions — silver in 2018 and bronze in 1998, 2002, 2014 and 2022.
- FIBA Asia Cup: Since joining FIBA Asia, the Opals have medalled at every tournament — silver in 2017 and bronze in 2019, 2021 and 2023.
- Olympic Games: The Opals have been a powerhouse since their first qualification in 1984, earning six medals from ten appearances — silver in 2000, 2004 and 2008, and bronze in 1996, 2012 and 2024.
- Hall of Fame Honours: As of March 2025, three Opals legends — Robyn Maher AM, Lauren Jackson AO OLY and Michele Timms AM — have been inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. Robyn Maher, Penny Taylor and Michele Timms have also been inducted into the FIBA Basketball Hall of Fame.
