Rhino Rugby Ireland have become Official Supplier of training equipment and training and match balls to Connacht Rugby, the RaboDirect PRO12 and Heineken Cup side based in Galway in Ireland.
Barry Brennan, Director of Rhino Ireland comments:
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“We are delighted that Pat Lam and his team are really impressed with the Rhino Range of Training Equipment. We look forward to developing a successful partnership with Connacht Rugby as we grow the Rhino Rugby Brand throughout Ireland.”
Alex Saul, Head of Marketing and Commercial, Connacht Rugby:
“Rhino Rugby is the leader in its field and a brand that we are delighted to be associated with. They place huge importance on toughness, reliability, integrity, heritage and team spirit and these core values are central to the culture at Connacht Rugby."
Pat Lam, Head Coach, Connacht Rugby:
"Rhino is best known for its scrummaging machines and contact training equipment and it’s fantastic that the coaching staff here have been very impressed with the equipment the squad have been using over the last five weeks of pre-season.”
“First and foremost the Rhino equipment is outstanding. When introducing new skills and techniques it is really important to have excellent equipment. “The players and coaching staff are really impressed with the Rhino gear and noticed its effect in preseason already."
Rhino Rugby are additionally Official Ball Suppliers to the RaboDirect PRO12 and preferred ball Supplier to Leinster Rugby, in addition to being Official Suppliers of training equipment and Official Ball supplier to the British & Irish Lions triumphant tour to Australia this year.
"I was very keen to get hold of the Rhino Collision King as the breakdown is one of the most important parts of the game and being effective in this area is vital.”