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Kukri Sports is strengthening its footprint in Ireland, building new partnerships with schools, universities, clubs and national governing bodies while supporting landmark sporting achievements and community initiatives.
With a growing portfolio of partners in traditional sports such as rugby, hockey and netball and new ventures into emerging sports including pickleball, volleyball and dragon boat racing – we are underlining our ambition to be the leading sportswear supplier for Irish sport.
A Growing Network of Partners
Recent additions like Bangor Hockey Club, along with continued partnership extensions with Pegasus Hockey Club, a relationship spanning over 20 years, and Lisnagarvey Hockey Club, further highlight Kukri’s reputation for consistent service, technical excellence and a genuine partnership approach.
Alongside clubs and schools, Kukri has become a trusted partner for national governing bodies including Netball Northern Ireland, Pickleball Ireland and Northern Ireland Volleyball, strengthening our leadership across both traditional and emerging sports.
“Kukri’s service and sportswear has been a reliable part of our teams’ success across multiple sports,” said Marty Lyttle, PE Teacher at Royal Belfast Academical Institution.
“The quality of kit, combined with their commitment to understanding our specific needs, has been instrumental in helping our athletes to perform at their best.”
Fuelling Success
The impact of Kukri’s high-performance apparel can be seen in some of the recent achievements of our partners on the pitch.
Blackrock College’s rugby team secured a record 71st Leinster Schools Senior Cup (March 2024)
RBAI’s rugby team added a 37th Medallion Shield to their collection (March 2024)
Cork Constitution RFC’s senior rugby team won their seventh Energia All Ireland League title (April 2024)
Portadown College girls Hockey ended a 29 year wait to lift the Belfast Telegraph Girls Senior Cup (March 2025)
Wallace High School made history with their first Ulster Schools’ Cup title in an all-Kukri final against Royal School Armagh (March 2025)
Limavady High School’s U16 rugby team lifted the Danske Bank High School Cup for the first time in over 30 years (March 2025)
Dungannon RFC’s rugby team were promoted to the All-Ireland League Division 2A (April 2025)
Netball Northern Ireland U21’s national squad qualified for the World Youth Cup after finishing in the top three in last year’s European Qualifiers (September 2025)
Leading Netball & Empowering Women in Sport
Kukri now supplies kit to 17 of the 31 registered netball clubs in Northern Ireland, establishing clear leadership in quality, collaboration and understanding of the sport’s specific needs.
The addition of regional ambassador Lauren Walshe, starting goalkeeper for Netball Northern Ireland’s senior squad and coach for Seven Towers Netball Club, reflects Kukri’s growing influence in women’s sport and its commitment to empowering female athletes at every level.
Community Impact
Our commitment to sport goes beyond competition. We’re dedicated to making a difference in the wider community:
26 Mountains to Mayo Challenge: Supplying bespoke training wear for 26 participants who climbed 26 of Ireland’s highest peaks, subsequently raising £1 million for Cancer Fund for Children.
Lagan Dragons: We’re proud to support Northern Ireland’s first breast cancer Dragon boat club, designing supporter t-shirts and training wear with a percentage of the proceeds funding vital initiatives.
Belfast City Marathon: We’re proud to be the official kit and merchandise partner for one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic and largest participatory sporting events, providing participant kit across all events.
Looking Ahead
As we move forward, Kukri’s ambition in Ireland remains strong. We will continue to deepen relationships with local schools, universities, national governing bodies and grassroots clubs.
We are also continuing to expand our offering across even more sports and innovate our kit and service to meet the evolving needs of modern athletes at every level.
“We’re incredibly proud of the success stories we’re helping to shape here,”said Neil Patterson, Kukri’s Country Manager for Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. From grassroots champions to national squads, Kukri’s presence in Ireland is only getting stronger – and our commitment to innovation, adaptability, high-quality service and community impact will continue to drive everything we do.”
Elevate Your Game With Kukri
Whether you’re at the grassroots level, representing an educational institution, or part of a professional club, Kukri is here to enhance your sporting experience and help you reach your sporting goals.
Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch today
