Rugby/EPCR: Castore the most represented of the 11 equipment suppliers in the 2024-25 Champions Cup

Castore is the most represented equipment supplier in the 2024-25 Investec Champions Cup with five clubs under contract (Bath, Harlequins, Leinster, Saracens and Ulster), representing nearly 21% of the 24 clubs taking part in the competition, which kicks off on 06/12/2024.

The British brand is ahead of the Italian equipment manufacturer Macron, the most represented equipment supplier in 2023-24, which is equipping four teams for this new season (ASM Clermont Auvergne, Glasgow Warriors, Northampton Saints and Sale Sharks). Nike completes the podium, with three Top 14 clubs under contract (Stade Toulousain, Racing 92 and Rugby Club Toulonnais).

In total, 11 equipment manufacturers are represented (as in 2023-24), from six different countries: adidas (GER, 2 clubs under contract), Kappa (ITA, 2 clubs), Umbro (GBR/USA, 2 clubs), Samurai (ENG, 2 clubs), Puma (GER, 1 club), Errea (ITA, 1 club), BLK (AUS, 1 club) and O'neills (IRL, 1 club).

There has been only one change of equipment supplier compared with the 2023-24 season: Ulster Rugby has signed with Castore after 16 seasons with the…