Rugby Europe have renewed their partnership with Rhino to provide match balls for all competitive international XVs matches for men and women, as well as the Rugby Europe Super Cup.
Fresh from providing the match ball for the Rugby Greatest Rivalry series between South Africa and the All Blacks, Rhino have signed a new deal with Rugby Europe, responsible for 49 member unions, taking them to 2030, extending a relationship that first began in 2016.
Rugby Europe represents all international rugby competition outside of the Six Nations in the continent, covering the likes of Portugal, Georgia, Spain, Romania and Germany in competitions that include the men’s and women’s Rugby Europe International Championships, age grade U20 and U18 competitions and the Rugby Europe Super Cup club competition.
From September to May, this represents over 130 games and European championships where Rhino Vortex Pro balls will be used.
Rhino match balls are now used by 87 World Rugby member nations, covering both Rugby Europe and Asia Rugby, as well as being the official ball of back-to-back world champions South Africa.
Rhino balls in action over the years
“Rugby Europe is incredibly important to Rhino,” says Dave Reynish, managing director, Rhino. “We’ve worked together for over a decade and seen the amazing growth across their member unions, both in the men’s and women’s games. It’s a very exciting time to be involved with Rugby Europe.
“Rhino has now been delivering a world-class match ball for a decade, as has been proven by both the Springboks and All Blacks using it for the recent series, and we’re proud to deliver this level of quality to every Rugby Europe nation.
Rugby Europe is incredibly important to Rhino,
President of Rugby Europe, Janhein Pieterse, said: “I am very pleased to renew the agreement with our loyal partner Rhino for the next four seasons. This partnership is crucial for all our 15-a-side competitions, which represent over 130 games per season and involve the vast majority of our members. Thanks to the quality of the balls provided, they have helped our players and unions to showcase their skills on the pitch throughout Rugby Europe activities.
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