LEINSTER AND ADIDAS sponsorship agreement will come to an end. The sports manufacturer and the Irish province's current deal won't be extended beyond the 2022/23 season.
Adidas first became Leinster's kit manufacturer in the 2018/19 season. The kit supplier also supplies gear to Leinster Branch referees and back-room staff at the club.
Eamon de Búrca, Sponsorship Manager with Leinster Rugby, said, 'The last five seasons have seen success on and off the pitch, and adidas has been a key part of that. It has been a brilliant opportunity for Leinster Rugby to work with a global brand and to take lessons from that time that we will hopefully carry forward.
'I'd like to place on record my thanks and indeed our thanks, in particular, to the team based here in Ireland, who made this relationship work and who understood the club and the dual mandate.'
👕 | #LeinsterRugby and @adidas have confirmed that the sponsorship agreement between both organisations won’t be extended beyond the 2022/23 season.
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'We have a busy summer ahead of us as a club, and of course, the women's Interprovincial Series to prepare for,' said de Búrca, 'and leading into that activity, we will be announcing our new kit supplier in due course.'
Chris Walsh, VP Brand, adidas North Europe, added, 'We have had an excellent partnership with Leinster Rugby over the last five years.
'Our focus has been on helping the club grow both the men's and women's teams, ensuring the athletes receive the best products and services from us. This shared commitment has brought huge success on and off the pitch, and we wish the club the very best for the future.'
'We have a busy summer ahead of us as a club, and of course, the women's Interprovincial Series to prepare for,' said de Búrca, 'and leading into that activity, we will be announcing our new kit supplier in due course.'"
