The BKT United Rugby Championship has today agreed a partnership with Kappa UK to become the league’s match official kit suppliers beginning from the start of the 2023/24 season.
The 2023/24 match official’s kits take design inspiration from the competition’s own core brand values, looking to express unity in the game without making everything feel uniform.
Kappa is in place as kit supplier for the match officials in the Heineken Champions Cup.
Qatar Airways partnership with the URC has them featured front and centre stage on the referee jerseys in the
“We believe that the BKT URC boasts the most eye-catching new brand in rugby with a richness that befits the excitement and diversity of our league,” said CEO Martin Anayi.
“Kappa have a flair for mixing heritage with modern design and we can’t wait to see how they apply that approach to our match officials kit.”
“Given their history of working with some of the biggest names in sport we know that not only will our referees and match officials look good, they will be wearing kit with a proven track record of supporting elite performance.”
“This partnership represents a major milestone for Kappa UK, and we are honoured to be working with the BKT United Rugby Championship,” added Mark Ward, Brand Director for Kappa.
“We are committed to providing the BKT URC with the best possible sportswear, and we look forward to seeing our kits on the field next season.”
