Directorate Change

4 March 2010

Sports Direct International plc

Directorate Change

Sports Direct International plc announces that it has been informed by Malcolm Dalgleish that he has decided not to stand for re-election at the Company's Annual General Meeting in September 2010.

Keith Hellawell, Chairman of Sports Direct, said:

"I am sorry that Malcolm has decided to leave the board in September. He has made a very valuable contribution, particularly with his extensive experience of retail property, and will be greatly missed".

Malcolm Dalgleish said:

"I will be sorry to leave the board of Sports Direct, but my other business commitments make it increasingly difficult for me to devote sufficient time to this dynamic business. I wish the Company every success in the future".

Ends

For further information, please contact:

Sports Direct International plc T. 0870 333 9410

Dave Forsey, Chief Executive

Bob Mellors, Group Finance Director

Financial Dynamics T. 0207 831 3113

Jonathon Brill

Caroline Stewart

Alex Beagley