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Rhino Rugby have signed a two-year deal with St Helens Rugby League Club to become the Club’s Official Supplier of training equipment.

The breakthrough deal will see the firm secure its first major Official Supplier contract in Rugby League to follow existing arrangements with England, Wales, Bath, Cardiff and Wasps (and next year the British & Irish Lions) in Union.

Rhino's previous location in the West Country and the fact its original signature product was and still is the scrummaging machine, historically militated against its involvement in the league code.

But since new management took over the business, the company has set its sights on making this strategic breakthrough both in the area of training equipment (and in particular contact suits, tackle bags and hit shields, which translate perfectly well into league) and via its Rhino Pure Rugby brand in playing kit, protective equipment and apparel.

This was a major factor in the recruitment of former Bradford Bulls’ player and Chief Executive and GB Team Manager, Abi Ekoku, as a Director of Rhino and former Widnes and GB rugby league international Jason Critchley as Head of Sales for Rhino Pure Rugby.

Abi Ekoku comments: “The St Helens deal is the exactly the kind of breakthrough we have been looking for into the league code.

“We couldn't ask for a better partner for our signature deal and are determined to build on this to increase our coverage of the game at all levels, and to take our relationship with Saints further in future.”

Saints Chief Executive, Tony Colquitt, added: “We are delighted to form this partnership with Rhino.

“The deal is a first in Rugby League and it will allow the Saints to continue to seek perfection in all our training, preparation and planning. Rhino are a proactive leading company and we are already in discussions with them with regards to League specific designs and equipment.”

To find out more, log on to www.rhinorugby.com

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Rhino Rugby Become Saints Official Training Equipment Supplier