Scotland, 30th July 2009 – Leading sportslifestyle brand PUMA® today announce a three season kit deal with Hamilton Rugby Club ahead of the 2009/2010 season. The Laigh Bent club has signed the Teamwear deal with “The Kit Team”, PUMA’s Licensee for PRO Teamsports in the UK & Ireland.
The Kit Team design and manufacture the PUMA® Kit and Trainingwear for Rugby clubs such as Bath Rugby and St. Helens Rugby League.
Roger Harrison, Marketing Director, PUMA UK said: “We look forward to working with the Club on their Technical Kit and Trainingwear over the coming seasons. The deal is a great opportunity for the brand within Scottish Rugby and will offer innovatively designed PUMA replica club product and merchandise for supporters.”
Kevin Rodgerson, Club Secretary, Hamilton Rugby Club commented: “This agreement gives Hamilton the opportunity to wear playing kit, under the trademark of the PUMA® brand - a globally recognised and respected for quality name.
“For the first time in many years, all of the Hamilton Rugby teams from our youngest mini side through to our 1st XV, will play in kit coordinated through its design. The new Teamwear ‘look’ will be consistent across the Trainingwear, Leisurewear and club merchandise, offering a wide range of high quality products and choice to our players and supporters.”
John Howarth, Managing Director, The Kit Team added: “This gives us a great opportunity to present new Teamwear designs within the Scottish Premier Division Three and we look forward to seeing the team play in the Kit in front of supporters for the first time.
“This is great news for Rugby clubs in the local area, who can also design their own PUMA® Kit, with The Kit Team, who bring PUMA to semi pro and amateur Rugby.”
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Press Enquiries
Puma® enquiries – Gemma Oakes @ Mercieca Ltd – Tel: + 44 7815 903 833 – Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
The Kit Team Press enquiries – Julie Orange – Tel: + 44 7843 598 292 – Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Hamilton Rugby Club enquiries – Mike Marron – Tel + 44 7765824902

Notes to Editors
GENESIS & THE KIT TEAM
If you’d like to know more about PUMA® Teamwear for your team, call 0845 680 1204 8am to 5pm weekdays or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it to speak with your local Business Development Manager. Alternatively visit www.TheKitTeam.com/our-kit for more information.
The Kit Team are PUMA’s Licensee for PRO Teamsports for the UK & Ireland and are also the Official Merchandise Partner to the Rugby Football League. They design, manufacture and deliver Kit and Trainingwear to the PUMA professional portfolio of Football, Rugby Union and Rugby League clubs, including Reading FC, Bristol City FC, England Rugby League, St Helens Rugby League and Bath Rugby Union.
 The Kit Team now brings this same PUMA service to grassroots sport, serving educational establishments and the amateur marketplace. Their commitment to grassroots teams is to provide quality Teamwear, conveniently and reliably; with a focus upon service and supply, vowing to provide grassroots teams with “Your Kit, Your Way”. For more information please call Jess on 0845 680 1204, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.TheKitTeam.com.
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