Rhino Rugby Extends 25-year England Deal
Rhino Rugby has signed a four-year extension to its longstanding agreement with English rugby’s governing body, the Rugby Football Union (RFU), expanding on its partnership that has already lasted for a quarter of a century as the Official Supplier of scrummage machines, contact and training equipment for the national team.
The agreement sees Rhino continue to work with all England sides, who will benefit from the use of Rhino’s Premiersled, Dictator and Collision King products.
Amateur players are also set to benefit from the agreement as Rhino will continue to offer discounts to community rugby clubs.
Rhino has become a partner of the Club Benefits Guide, which was recently released detailing the support available to clubs such as grants, specialist advice and preferential rates, including those offered by Rhino.
The RFU’s chief commercial officer Sophie Goldschmidt said of the agreement: ‘Rhino has a strong rugby heritage and in priding itself on reliability, integrity, and team spirit its priorities are closely aligned to ours. They have been a valued partner for a quarter of a century and are committed to rugby at all levels, ensuring the best technology and equipment is available to players and coaches.’
Anthony Locke, Rhino Rugby’s managing director commented: ‘We are very pleased to have renewed our arrangements with the RFU and look forward to continuing to work closely with all England representative teams and to supply the equipment that the senior side need to prepare for the 2015 World Cup and beyond. We’re also excited to be involved in the RFU’s drive to make first class equipment more accessible to clubs.’
Graham Rowntree, England forwards coach added: ‘Rhino has been great to work with over the years and I’m pleased that the relationship is set to continue. They understand the demands of rugby and the need to create quality and innovative equipment which develops the right technique for players and ensures the training ground replicates match conditions as closely as possible.’
The England elite player squad will meet for a training camp in Leeds this weekend as they prepare for their upcoming autumn tests against New Zealand, Argentina and Australia in November.
