In unveiling our brand-new Oxen 2021-22 home shirt, Gloucester Rugby announces BiGDUG as our new Main Club Partner.

Taking over from Mitsubishi Motors, the BiGDUG logo will proudly feature on the front of the 2021-22 Gloucester Rugby home and away shirt as well as the replica kit which has been launched today.

Available for pre-order now, the kit celebrates the heritage of the Club and city, featuring the traditional Cherry and White hoops with inspiration also drawn from the Gloucester city crest in the inclusion of chevrons.

The partnership extension will also see BiGDUG branding feature across all Gloucester Rugby literature, along with additional signage at Kingsholm including the dugout and already rebranded tunnel.

As well as reinforcing Gloucester Rugby’s commitment to supporting local businesses, the announcement further strengthens the relationship between the Club and BiGDUG; following the successful year long partnership.

Lance Bradley, Chief Executive Officer at Gloucester Rugby, said: “BiGDUG have been a pleasure to work with so far, and it was very clear that our positive relationship was destined for a fruitful partnership. Today marks another exciting new chapter for Gloucester Rugby and in challenging economic times, the commitment from BiGDUG comes at a crucial time for the Club.

“Everything we’ve done this year has been with the local community in mind - whether that’s through offering job opportunities as part of the Kick Start scheme, investing in world-class facilities in the centre of the city, or simply sending messages to some of our longest serving fans. The extended partnership with a prominent local brand, and the design of the new shirt is the perfect opportunity to take that sentiment into the new season.”

Chris Reilly, Managing Director at BiGDUG, said: “We’re very happy to be working with Gloucester Rugby once again this season, the extension is a testament to the strong relationship we’ve built over the last year.

“To be aligned with such an iconic Club and strong local brand is a privilege and the renewal of this relationship represents a new, exciting chapter for us to further strengthen our ties with the local area and Gloucester Rugby fans.”

Designed and produced by long-term partners Oxen, the kit commemorates Gloucester Rugby’s commitment to the local area and community links.

Lee Jenkinson, CEO of Elite Pro Sports, said: “This season we wanted to continue to strengthen the link between Gloucester Rugby and the city itself, whilst supporting the Squad of Thousands campaign to highlight how important fans and partners are to the Club.

“We wanted to highlight that in the new kit and with Gloucester Rugby recently announcing the return of its training facilities to Gloucester, it seems like the perfect time to launch a shirt that celebrates both Club and city.”

The new shirt will feature the line ‘Squad of Thousands’ sublimated under the collar, with the playing shirt also featuring the names of fans who purchased a space as part of the Squad of Thousands campaign.

Exclusively sold by Elite Pro Sports, fans can pre-order on this range online here.

Gloucester Rugby announce BiGDUG as Main Club Partner

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