NEW YORK (BRAIN) — Custom clothing apparel manufacturer Champion System continues to move into new sports categories. The brand has bee designated as the official apparel brand of the newly established Professional Rugby Organization, a pro rugby league in the U.S. and Canada.
Champion System will outfit all league athletes and coaches for on- and off-field activities.
"Our mission is to introduce rugby to the American public and we're excited that Champion System is supplying customized kit and apparel for our inaugural year," said PRO founder Doug Schoninger. "Champion System's high quality and leading customer service are sure to help us reach both the existing rugby player and fan and help us make scores of new ones."
Champion System co-founder Scott Kaylin said, "Rugby is an international sport deeply rooted in tradition, and PRO Rugby is giving it its first professional voice in the USA. This makes them the perfect platform and partner for Champion System. We've been diligently developing our rugby line over the past 12 months and are honored to be a part of this initiative that supports and enhances the rapid growth of the sport."
The partnership also includes merchandising rights for Champion System. Rugby fans can outfit themselves in authentic kits from league teams in Sacramento, Denver, San Francisco, San Diego and Ohio.