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Kukri Sports is proud to announce the extension of its long-standing partnership with University of British Columbia [UBC] Women’s Rugby team, reinforcing its commitment to supporting student-athletes across North America.
As the official on-field kit supplier, Kukri will continue to provide high-quality, performance-driven apparel for the Thunderbirds’ programme until 2028, marking more than a decade of collaboration.
UBC Women’s Rugby team is a highly successful university sports programme based at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada.
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’s Rugby national champions for the first time in their history.
Further highlighting the team’s progress, six UBC players competed in this year’s Rugby Women’s World Cup, with five representing Canada and one representing England, showcasing the programme’s ability to develop athletes who excel on the international stage.
The team will be aiming to defend their national title when they host the 2025 national championships from 29 October to 2 November.
“We are proud to announce our new agreement with UBC Women’s Rugby, continuing a relationship that spans over ten years,” said Jamie Williams, Vice President for North America. “We’ve 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.”
Dean Murten, UBC Women’s Rugby Head Coach, added “We 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.”
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’s Rugby.
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