OURFC Announces New Five-Year Partnership with Canterbury and Blue Blood
Oxford University Rugby Football Club is delighted to announce a new five-year partnership with Canterbury and Blue Blood, bringing together one of rugby’s most iconic brands with a leading Oxfordshire-based kit supplier.
The partnership marks an exciting new chapter for OURFC, with Canterbury returning as the club’s official kit provider, supported by Blue Blood’s local expertise and dedicated service.
With a shared commitment to quality, tradition and performance, the partnership will provide OURFC’s players, coaches, alumni and wider community with access to high-quality Canterbury apparel over the next five years.
For Blue Blood, an Oxfordshire-based business, the opportunity to work alongside a club with such a rich history and strong local presence is particularly significant.
Dale Harris, Director of Blue Blood, commented:
“We’re delighted to be partnering with Oxford University Rugby Football Club alongside Canterbury. OURFC is a club with an amazing history and reputation, and for Blue Blood, as a local Oxfordshire business, it’s a partnership that means a great deal to us. Bringing together Canterbury’s world-class kit and heritage with our local knowledge, service and in-house expertise feels like a perfect fit. We’re really looking forward to working closely with the club over the next five years and building a partnership that everyone at OURFC can be proud of.”
The return of Canterbury also represents a welcome reunion for OURFC, with the brand having previously supplied the club's kit. The partnership will combine Canterbury's established reputation within rugby with Blue Blood's understanding of the club and the wider Oxford community.
Ian Kench, OURFC General Manager and Men's Head Coach, added:
“We are really proud to partner with Canterbury and Blue Blood for the next five years. The Canterbury brand is world renowned and we are proud to come back to having them provide OURFC’s kit. The quality of the kit is fantastic, this is proved by the fact that I still regularly wear my stadium tracksuit trousers from 2008 when I was a student at the club. Having Blue Blood as part of the partnership, who are local company and understand the nuances of the town and university is a huge asset. We are really excited about this partnership and how it will serve the players and OURFC community.”
The new partnership will also provide opportunities for supporters and alumni to purchase official OURFC merchandise, with a range of products available throughout the season.
How to Purchase Official OURFC Merchandise
There will be three ways to purchase official club kit and merchandise:
1. Official Alumni Shop – Blue Blood
Supporters and alumni can purchase official Canterbury and OURFC merchandise through Blue Blood's dedicated online shop.
2. Limited-Edition Made-to-Order Collection
OURFC will release exclusive, limited-edition made-to-order items throughout the season. These collections will be available for limited periods, so keep an eye on the club's social media channels for announcements and upcoming releases.
3. OURFC Club Shop – Home Match Days
Supporters can also purchase official merchandise in person at the OURFC Club Shop, which will be open during home fixtures at Iffley Road.
OURFC looks forward to working closely with Canterbury and Blue Blood over the next five years, developing a partnership that celebrates the club's heritage while supporting its players, alumni and wider rugby community.
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