Rhino’s Vortex Pro match ball is going to take centre stage at the University of Nottingham, thanks to a new partnership with their men’s rugby club ahead of the 2024-25 BUCS Super Rugby Season.
The new deal between the world’s No.1 equipment supply and University of Nottingham [men’s] Rugby Union Club [UNRUC] will also include contact equipment, as Rhino strengthen their position at the highest level of university rugby.
Paul Westgate, head of performance rugby, at the University of Nottingham, said: “The University of Nottingham men's Rugby Union Club (UNRUC) is delighted to enter into a formal partnership with Rhino for the 2024-5 BUCS Super Rugby season. Our partnership with such a well-known and well-respected rugby supplier reflects the growth and ambition of student rugby at the University.”
Keiron Blackburn, general manager, Rhino, commented: “The University of Nottingham have an ambitious rugby programme that we’re delighted to be part of it as it strives to make its mark in the forthcoming BUCS campaign, we hope our world-class range of equipment and balls, will help them to achieve their goals.”
Rhino’s ball range is one of the most extensive in the game, and the Rhino Vortex Pro is designed for international-standard competition. View the full range here.
Rhino is the No.1 rugby training equipment supplier in the world, with partnerships including England Rugby, the Welsh Rugby Union, the French Rugby Federation and having supplied the British & Irish Lions for the past four tours. Rhino is also the official match ball provider to both Asia Rugby and Rugby Europe, delivering match balls to more than 80 rugby playing countries in the world.