If you are interested in finding out what sponsorship opportunities currently exist within Scottish Rugby, please contact:

Zoe Paige
Sponsorship Manager
Scottish Rugby, Murrayfield, Edinburgh EH12 5PJ
Tel: 0131 346 5032
zoe.paige@sru.org.uk

Canterbury
OFFICIAL KIT SUPPLIER TO THE SCOTLAND TEAM

Canterbury of New Zealand is the official kit supplier to the Scotland Rugby Team, and has partnered the Scottish Rugby Union since 1999. Canterbury of New Zealand was originally established in 1904 to manufacture kit for the New Zealand All Blacks and this year celebrates its centenary. Canterbury of New Zealand is now the worlds largest rugby dedicated brand supplying rugby apparel to thousands of rugby teams throughout the world.

As well as producing the Scotland team kit and official Scotland Rugby merchandise, Canterbury of New Zealand also partners Ireland, Australia, Fiji and Japan. In the Super 12s, The Sharks, Bulls, Reds, Warratahs and Brumbies wear Canterbury of New Zealand kit, whilst in Europe London Wasps, London Irish, Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connacht all carry the famous CCC brand on their official team kit and merchandise.

As well as rugby teams, Canterbury of New Zealand also sponsors players. These players include Scotland and Lions legend Tom Smith, who wears Canterbury of New Zealand boots and body armour.


www.canterburynz.com

Bank of Scotland Corporate
TITLE SPONSOR OF THE AUTUMN TESTS

Bank of Scotland Corporate is proud to be title sponsor of Scottish Rugby's 2006 and 2007 Autumn Test Series. As a long-term supporter of Scottish Rugby, we know that drive, ambition, entrepreneurial spirit and good old-fashioned hard work are all vital components of success - no matter whether in business or sport.

Part of HBOS plc, Bank of Scotland Corporate works with businesses of over £1M turnover across a full range of banking and finance areas, as well as being one of the leading asset and vehicle finance providers in the UK. The Bank’s reputation for working closely with customers and introducers to provide innovative and added value solutions for their financing needs continues to grow.

Bank of Scotland Corporate takes a dynamic and commercial approach, delivering products and services designed around business needs in a very direct, practical and down-to-earth manner. It has one of the most knowledgeable and experienced teams in the industry, and a reputation for finding solutions and getting deals done.

We love to talk business. To find out what looking at things differently can achieve for your business, visit our website.

www.bankofscotland.co.uk/corporate/

Scottish Hydro Electric
NATIONAL SPONSOR OF SCOTTISH COMMUNITY RUGBY

Scottish Hydro Electric is very pleased to have forged a strong and innovative partnership with Scottish Rugby at the community level of the sport. We recognise that grass roots entry to the sport and robust support in our local communities creates great players for the future. Our programme of support is known as Scottish Hydro Electric Community Rugby.

Our commitment combines an immediate financial boost for club and grassroots rugby in Scotland, with the opportunity to work together over the long term, to attract a significant new income stream to the sport.

Scottish Hydro Electric is the title sponsor of every major club rugby competition in Scotland - the Premiership, National Leagues and National Cup, including the 2007 Super Cup.

In addition, we have agreed to collaborate on the provision and marketing of a new electricity and gas tariff, to be launched later in 2007. This special rugby tariff has the potential to add several hundred thousand pounds to the total community sponsorship.

This is an important step forward for Scottish Rugby and for Scottish Hydro Electric - one which complements our other investments in community activities in Scotland. We are looking forward to being associated with the sport as it moves into an exciting new era, and in a way which will deliver sustained and long-lasting benefits to community rugby.

Scottish Hydro Electric is part of the Perth-based Scottish and Southern Energy group. It is Scotland’s third largest FT-SE 100 Company and the third largest supplier of electricity and gas in the UK, with 7.5 million customers. In November 2006, Scottish Hydro Electric and its sister energy suppliers Southern Electric and SWALEC secured the award for the best energy supplier over all in the largest-ever customer satisfaction survey in energy supply, organized by uSwitch.com.

We would love to add your support to Scottish Hydro Electric Community Rugby.

www.hydro.co.uk

The Famous Grouse: Famous Throughout the Rugby World

Our whisky is recognised worldwide for its quality and smoothness. Find out why in 'What the Papers say' ...

Scotland 's favourite whisky is synonymous with Scotland 's national rugby team and has been the 'spirit of rugby' since it became the proud Scotland team sponsor in 1990. This partnership was the longest running national team sponsorship in the world of rugby.

Belhaven
OFFICIAL BEER OF SCOTTISH RUGBY

Belhaven Brewery is located just 30 miles east of Edinburgh in the costal town of Dunbar. It has a long history in Scotland, with the brewery dating back to 1719 hence are extremely excited to support their national team. Belhaven has a long illustrious history of brewing quality beer and its sterling efforts to quench the raging thirst of Scots have seen many great moments.

Belhaven Best was launched in the Scottish market in 1991 and has been a spectacular success story for the Brewery becoming Scotland's number one selling draught ale. It is the ideal session beer at 3.2% and its smooth, beautifully balanced taste and body will refresh and reassure any drinker - on any occasion.

The sponsorship of rugby in Scotland at a national level is new territory for Best and signifies the intention to remain as 'Scotland’s Best'. The sponsorship will be supported by exciting marketing activity over the upcoming year that shouts about Belhaven Best and Scottish Rugby.

www.belhaven.co.uk

Gilbert
OFFICIAL BALL PARTNER

Gilbert Rugby is a company with over 180 years of rugby heritage. When the "inventor of the game" William Webb Ellis picked up the ball and ran with it on the Close at Rugby School in 1823, it was a Gilbert ball he chose. Since that eventful day Gilbert have supplied balls to teams from all Nations, at all levels and are proud to be the Official Ball Supplier to the Scottish Rugby Union.

The balls of today are completely different to the old leather "pigs" of the past; the modern synthetic balls are more akin to Formula One racing tyres with hi-tech rubber compounds and grips. It is Gilberts constant research and development that has maintained the brand as the Number One choice in Europe and of the Major Rugby Nations. Not only does Gilbert manufacture the finest footballs, there is an extensive range of Footwear, Protection and Rugby Equipment that is worn by Club and International players worldwide. The product range includes lightweight, high performance rugby boots, impact-absorbing protective wear and a complete range of training equipment and clothing. GILBERT is truly an International brand name, which you will always find at "at the heart of the game".

www.gilbertrugby.com

The Sunday Times Scotland
OFFICIAL MEDIA PARTNER TO SCOTTISH RUGBY

As the Official Media Partner to Scottish Rugby, The Times, Sunday Times Scotland and Times Online will be working closely with Scottish Rugby to further engage supporters, players and coaches and throughout the course of the rugby season.

Scottish Rugby fans and readers of The Times and Sunday Times Scotland will be treated to exclusive player interviews, reader promotions & competitions, such as ticket give-aways alongside the already established level of reporting and analysis offered up by both titles at all levels of the game. The Times Newspapers already have an existing portfolio of rugby partnerships which include the Heineken Cup, England and Premier Rugby, plus leading columnists such as Stephen Jones, Stuart Barnes and behind-the-scenes comment from Scotland captain Jason White.

www.timesonline.co.uk

Land Rover
SPONSOR OF SCOTLAND RUGBY SUPPORTERS CLUB

Scottish Land Rover Dealers have sponsored the Scotland Rugby Supporters’ Club (SRSC) for the last three years, reaffirming Land Rover’s long standing passion for rugby and outdoor pursuits.

As part of the sponsorship, Land Rover provides Scottish Rugby with two vehicles, including the latest award-winning Discovery 3 vehicles. With its emphasis on space, power, innovation and authenticity, these tough yet luxurious seven-seat vehicles support the SRU’s work in several ways.

Land Rover has a proud history of involvement with rugby over a number of years, including sponsorship of England Rugby and Premier Rugby, the 2005 and 2001 Lions Tour of New Zealand and Australia as well as supplying vehicles to support the RFU’s Youth Development Officer Programme.

The iconic four-wheel drive manufacturer’s commitment to rugby in Scotland is expressed in their continued support of the Scottish Rugby, helping to drive Supporters Club Membership across the nation.

www.landrover.com

John Lewis
OFFICIAL FORMALWEAR SUPPLIER TO THE SCOTLAND TEAM
OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF THE YOUTH LEAGUE CUP AND SCOTTISH SCHOOLS 7s

John Lewis, Scotland’s retailer of the year, is proud to be the official sponsor of the Youth League Cup and Schools 7s competitions. We recognise the importance of sports in the community and for young people, and aim to raise the profile and accessibility of rugby through our sponsorship scheme.

John Lewis has a strong heritage in Scotland and will work in close partnership with the Scottish Rugby Union to broaden our existing commitment to local communities. The John Lewis sponsorship initiative will focus on the development of rugby at grassroots level and aim to provide more opportunities for young players throughout Scotland; ultimately increasing the current playing base and attracting more young people to the game.

John Lewis will also endeavour to ensure rugby plays an integral part in supporting initiatives aimed at making Scotland a healthier, more active nation.

During the last year these tournaments have played a key role in an impressive 19% increase in participation. This season, the John Lewis Youth League Cup and Schools 7s competitions are expected to involve over 18,000 young players, both boys and girls, which John Lewis is keen to boost even further.

In addition, John Lewis are also the official suppliers of the Scotland Team formalwear for the Rugby World Cup and will be providing 30 specially tailored suits for the squad.

John Lewis has been established in Scotland for 34 years, opening the first store in Edinburgh in 1973, and later expanding to additional outlets in Aberdeen and Glasgow. The John Lewis Partnership was named Scottish Retailer of the Year at the Daily Record’s Scottish Retail Excellence Awards (October 2006) and was also voted Britain’s Favourite Retailer 2007 in the Which customer satisfaction survey (February 2007).

This is John Lewis’s first sponsorship activity in Scotland, and an important step forward in our commitment to the communities in which we operate.

www.johnlewis.com

Bell Lawrie
SPONSOR OF SCOTTISH SCHOOLS RUGBY

One of the oldest leading private client investment managers and stockbrokers in Scotland, we aim to maintain a discreet and personal service to provide for all the investment needs of our clients who are based all over the UK and overseas. As part of the Brewin Dolphin Group, we have the backing of one of the UK's premier investment houses.

www.bell-lawrie.co.uk

Our mission is to encourage everyone in Scotland to discover and develop their own sporting experience, helping to increase participation and improve performances in Scottish sport

In all that we do, we strive to add value and act in the best interests of Scottish sport.

Carnegie has a diverse and successful range of external work and some major partnerships. These include school partnerships & sports partnerships such as the Leeds Rugby partnership. The potential of Carnegie to engage in enterprising partnerships is enormous and we welcome the opportunity to work in partnerships that are creative, innovative and world class, and which have pan University appeal.

www.leedsmet.ac.uk

Purely Scottish
OFFICIAL WATER SUPPLIER TO THE SCOTLAND RUGBY TEAM

Purely Scottish Mineral Water is delighted to be the official mineral water supplier to Scottish Rugby.

As one of the fastest growing mineral water suppliers in the UK, and a company with a keen interest in contributing to a healthier nation, it is entirely appropriate that Purely Scottish should be helping the national team maintain a healthy level of hydration throughout their gruelling schedules.

www.purelyscottish.com

Life Fitness
OFFICIAL SUPPLIER OF FITNESS & CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT TO THE SCOTLAND TEAM

To finish first, preparation can’t come second. That’s the philosophy behind every Life Fitness and Hammer Strength athlete and team.

Their confident stature in action is a direct descendent of their presence in the training room. They prepare to win. They also contribute to the unsung people and places that once looked out for them. At Life Fitness, we call them true leaders by trade. Because the only standards they follow are the ones they set for themselves. Life Fitness and Hammer Strength are proud to help prepare the Scotland team.

www.lifefitness.com/select_uk.cfm

Ford Motoring Company
OFFICIAL VEHICLE SUPPLIER

As the Official Vehicle Supplier of Scottish Rugby, Ford Motoring Company are delighted with their new partnership and are enthusiastic about supporting rugby across all levels of the game in Scotland. By providing this valuable support, Ford Motoring Company are proactively assisting Scottish Rugby in developing, enhancing and promoting the game in Scotland.

With its tough attitude and 4x4 capabilities, the Ranger is already a firm favourite with rugby followers and its popularity is strengthened by the recent arrival of a more potent 3.0 TDCi engine plus automatic transmission in Thunder and Wildtrak guises. The new Ford Ranger is powerful, agile and built to take on any challenge you throw at it so teaming up with Scottish Rugby was an obvious choice. Meanwhile the S-MAX and Galaxy MPVs combine spacious cabins and class-leading safety standards with exceptional dynamic qualities while Mondeo, the newest member in the team, adds a touch of glamour on the pitch.
Ford is the vehicle supplier to many other national rugby teams including England and Ireland as well as several in the southern hemisphere..

www.ford.com

Food Standards Agency Scotland (FSAS) have teamed up with Scottish Rugby to kick start an exciting new partnership. The initiative will encourage children from primary schools across Scotland, to increase their knowledge of food hygiene and healthy eating while improving their level of physical activity through rugby coaching sessions.

Lydia Wilkie, Assistant Director, FSAS, said: "Using sports coaches as role models helps to motivate youngsters to take on and understand messages about healthy eating and good hygiene along with fun activities. Therefore, we are delighted to be in partnership with Scottish Rugby."

www.food.gov.uk

ASICS are proud to be the Official Footwear Supplier to the Scottish Rugby National Academy. Originally founded in Japan by Kihachiro Onitsuka in 1949, ASICS has based its heritage on his philosophy of helping the young become good members of society through sport. ASICS, an acronym of the Latin phrase Anima Sana In Corporo Sano, means a Sound Mind in a Sound Body and it is these values that ASICS still stands for today. The relationship therefore is ideally suited as the members of the National Academy strive to emulate the Scottish Rugby greats of the past.

ASICS UK Marketing Manager Eoin Treacy said, "We are very excited about working with the Scottish National Academy as it gives us the opportunity to work with the next generation of international rugby players. We aim to provide the players with the best footwear available both on and off the field and would love to continue working with them as they grow on the international stage."

Stephen Gemmell, National Academy Manager said," At this level of sport the little things make a big difference. By working with ASICS the players are getting the best footwear available so they can concentrate on improving their game and reaching the next level of their sport."

Both parties are very excited by the relationship and are looking forward to working closely over the coming years.

www.asics.co.uk