Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds buy Australian sailing team

The Deadpool & Wolverine co-stars have sealed a landmark deal to become the owners of a champion Aussie sports team.

Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have turned their friendship up a notch by buying an Australian sailing team together.

The Deadpool & Wolverine co-stars are now co-owners of the Bonds Flying Roos, the Australian team that competes in SailGP – the equivalent of Formula One on water.

It comes after Australian underwear brand Bonds backed the team as a sponsor.

In a statement, Jackman and Reynolds said they were “incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure”.

Ryan Reynolds, left, and Hugh Jackman have bought an Australian sailing team. Picture: AP

The new co-owners continued: “Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country, as well as being an avid fan of sailing. He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride. Apologies in advance to Australia. No comment on whether we’re writing this in our BONDS. No further questions.”

Tom Slingsby, driver, CEO & co-owner of the Bonds Flying Roos added: “This is an incredible milestone for us and for our sport, having global icons Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds come on board as co-owners of our team.

Australia SailGP Team helmed by Tom Slingsby in action as Kinley Fowler, grinder of Australia SailGP Team, waves to the spectators during the KPMG Australia Sail Grand Prix in Sydney in February.

Slingsby added: “They bring unmatched star power, a love for storytelling, and a sharp sense of humour that fits perfectly with our team. With Bonds joining as our Title Partner and the launch of the Bonds Flying Roos, we’re building something distinctly Australian; a team driven by spirit, resilience, and national pride.”

Andy Thompson, SailGP Managing Director said the addition was “a landmark moment not just for the Australia SailGP Team, but for the trajectory of SailGP globally.”

“We’re thrilled to officially welcome Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds as co-owners of the newly-branded Bonds Flying Roos, bringing with them an extraordinary combination of global reach, vision, commercial nous and no doubt plenty of fun along the way too.”

Three-time SailGP champion Australia will make their official debut under their new name and ownership at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix this weekend.

The Australian crew aims to defend their leading position on the leaderboard while striving for a memorable victory to celebrate their new co-owners and partners.

Originally published as Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds buy Australian sailing team