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Devon RFU Announces Paladin Sports as Official Representative Rugby Kit Partner
Devon RFU is delighted to announce a new three-year partnership with Paladin Sports, who have been appointed as our Official Kit Partner for our Representative Rugby programme until June 2029.
Following a competitive tender process involving several leading sportswear providers, Paladin was selected for their outstanding commitment to quality, innovation, service and partnership. The agreement will see Paladin provide bespoke playing, training and leisure wear for Devon RFU representative teams, coaches and volunteers, supporting the continued development of representative rugby across the county.
The partnership represents an exciting new chapter for Devon Rugby as we continue to strengthen our representative pathway while building a modern, recognisable identity that reflects the pride and heritage of representing Devon.
Working closely together, Devon RFU and Paladin, will develop a bespoke range of playing, training and off-field kit that combines performance, comfort and durability with a distinctive Devon identity. The partnership will also include the development of an official online store, making Devon Rugby merchandise more accessible to players, supporters and the wider rugby community.
Paladin Sports has established a strong reputation for producing high-performance teamwear for organisations ranging from grassroots clubs through to professional teams across the UK and internationally. Their emphasis on quality, reliability, bespoke design and customer service closely aligns with Devon RFUs ambitions for the future.
Simon Fuller Chair of Devon RFU, said:
"We are delighted to welcome Paladin Sports as our Official Kit Partner. Throughout the tender process they demonstrated a genuine understanding of what we are trying to achieve, not only in delivering high-quality kit, but in supporting the continued growth of representative rugby across Devon.
This partnership is about much more than supplying shirts. It is about creating an identity that our players, coaches, volunteers and supporters can be proud of, whilst working together to raise the profile of Devon Rugby for many years to come."
Lewis Dennett, UK Manager at Paladin Sports, added:
"We are incredibly proud to be partnering with Devon RFU. The county has a rich rugby heritage and an exciting vision for the future. We look forward to working closely with everyone at Devon RFU to create high-performance teamwear that reflects that heritage while supporting the continued growth of the representative game across the county."
Over the coming months, supporters can look forward to the unveiling of the new Devon RFU representative kit, together with an expanded range of official supporter clothing and merchandise.
Devon RFU would like to thank every company that submitted proposals during the tender process. The quality of the responses received demonstrated the strength of the teamwear market, and we are grateful for the time, professionalism and creativity shown by all suppliers.
We look forward to beginning our partnership with Paladin Sports and seeing our representative teams take to the field in their new kit ahead of the 2027 representative season.
For further information about Devon RFU Representative Rugby, visit Devon RFU | Supporting Rugby Union Across Devon
To learn more about Paladin Sports, visit Paladin Sports UK