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Kukri Sports is proud to announce the extension of its long-standing partnership with University of British Columbia [UBC] Women\u2019s Rugby team, reinforcing its commitment to supporting student-athletes across North America.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the official on-field kit supplier, Kukri will continue to provide high-quality, performance-driven apparel for the Thunderbirds\u2019 programme until 2028, marking more than a decade of collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UBC Women\u2019s Rugby team is a highly successful university sports programme based at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team continues to establish itself as a powerhouse premier squad in Western Canada, including winning four consecutive Canada West titles and being crowned 2024 U SPORTS Women\u2019s Rugby national champions for the first time in their history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Further highlighting the team\u2019s progress, six UBC players competed in this year\u2019s Rugby Women\u2019s World Cup, with five representing Canada and one representing England, showcasing the programme\u2019s ability to develop athletes who excel on the international stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The team will be aiming to defend their national title when they host the 2025 national championships from 29 October to 2 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe are proud to announce our new agreement with UBC Women\u2019s Rugby, continuing a relationship that spans over ten years,\u201d<\/em> <\/strong>said Jamie Williams, Vice President for North America. <\/strong>\u201cWe\u2019ve witnessed the hard work and passion of these athletes and coaches, and we look forward to supporting their journey and celebrating many more successes together.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dean Murten, UBC Women\u2019s Rugby Head Coach, <\/strong>added \u201cWe are delighted to extend our partnership with Kukri, that is built on quality, innovation and support. This sustained commitment enables us to capitalize on the robust foundation we have established and generate even more opportunities for our students and athletes.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With an exciting season ahead, the renewed agreement ensures UBC student-athletes will continue to benefit from elite kit and apparel as they pursue more success on and off the field. Find out more about UBC Women\u2019s Rugby.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking for a new teamwear provider? Contact us <\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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