Rugby/EPCR: Macron, most represented equipment in the 2025-26 Investec Champions Cup (among 10 brands)

Macron is the most represented equipment supplier in the 2025-26 Investec Champions Cup with seven clubs under contract (ASM Clermont Auvergne, Glasgow Warriors, Sale Sharks, Edinburgh Rugby, Gloucester Rugby, Section Paloise Béarn Pyrénées and Northampton Saints), representing nearly 29% of the 24 clubs taking part in the competition, which kicks off on 05/12/2025.

The Italian brand reclaims the top spot it held in 2023-24 from British group Castore, the most represented equipment supplier in 2024-25. Castore, in second place in 2025-26, continues to provide kits for five teams this season (Saracens RFC, Harlequins, Leicester Tigers, Bath Rugby and Leinster Rugby). Adidas completes the podium with three clubs under contract (Stade Rochelais, Munster Rugby and the DHL Stormers).

In total, 10 equipment manufacturers are represented, one less than in 2024-25, from six different countries: Macron (ITA), Castore (GBR), adidas (GER), Umbro (GBR-USA, two clubs), Nike (USA, two clubs), Puma (GER, one club), Kappa (ITA, one club), Le Coq Sportif (FRA, one club), VX3 (GBR, one club) and…