The very best rugby league players in Wales will now be playing international matches with Rhino’s elite-level rugby balls after Rhino and Wales Rugby League (WRL) entered a three-year partnership.

The partnership will see WRL be the first in rugby league to showcase Rhino's recycled ball range, the first international-standard match and training balls that are made of up to 80% recycled rubber. The balls will be used across all age grade internationals and in senior internationals organised by WRLRhino’s pedigree in rugby league is without question having been the official match ball supplier to the Super League for six years, and this new deal is a statement of intent as it aims to become the ball of choice for clubs across the UK.
“We’ve always been hugely passionate about rugby league, and we’ve continued to evolve our elite-level match and training balls to meet the needs of the modern-day game,” said Dave Reynish, managing director at Rhino. “We’re proud to be working with Richard Hibbard and the WRL across all age grades up to the international men’s and women’s game, and we’ll not only be delivering world-class match balls, but also showcasing our recycled range for the first time in rugby league.” Rhino’s world-leading contact equipment, kicking tees and pitch kit, will also be used by WRL as part of the deal.

"We're delighted to be partnering with Rhino, a well known and respected name in the industry," said Richard Hibbard, CEO of Wales RL. “We're excited to be the first partner within rugby league to showcase the Recyclone ball [made from recycled rubber] with both our international players and players in the community game. We want to do what's right for people in communities across Wales, and doing what we can to be as environmentally friendly as possible is part of that commitment. “The additional pitch kit includes post pads and tackle shields, which will allow us to create an environment that feels like home wherever we play on Welsh soil. “In addition to the partnerships with JES Group and Buffoon Media, we’re really pleased that Rhino are the latest organisation to work alongside us to achieve shared goals.” 

Check out Rhino's full range of rugby league balls here.
Rhino Staff