Macron It is increasingly synonymous with rugby and now it will be so in the United States thanks to partnership with USA Rugby, The organization that governs and manages rugby in the United States. The Italian brand, which is now increasingly present in the North American market thanks to the recent opening of its new headquarters in Bridgeport, Connecticut, will represent the USA men’s and women’s national teams in both XV and Sevens rugby. Specifically, the “Women’s Eagles”They represent one of the top national teams in the world, with the women's Sevens rugby team also achieving a historic bronze medal at the Olympic tournament in Paris.

With the entry of the US national team, Macron can boast partnerships with five National Teams in the Top 10 of the Women’s World Rugby ranking (Canada, Scotland, USA, Italy and Wales), while there are even 9 National Teams in the top 20 in the Men’s ranking.

USA Rugby was founded in 1975, but as early as 1870 rugby was already played in the United States, although it was later modified to become what is today American football. The rugby activity in any case developed so much that the U.S. rugby national team, nicknamed “The Alligators”,“Eagles”They won the gold medal in Olympic rugby in 1920 and 1924,‘ he added. In the 1970s, rugby saw a resurgence in the United States and the need arose to create an organization to manage this specific sport. Today, USA Rugby manages the game on a national level through amateur club, college, and youth competitions. Major League Rugby, the men’s professional XV league in the United States, also operates in collaboration with USA Rugby and is growing since its debut in 2017.

“We are happy to start this partnership with USA Rugby. – he declared Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron – Macron and rugby are now an inseparable duo, and the entry of a new Federation whose jersey will feature the Macron Hero confirms how our brand has become a true reference point in the world of the oval ball. Starting this journey in the United States is even more exciting because it is a market that is particularly important to us. USA Rugby will have performance apparel and equipment with high technical standards and at the same time innovative design, elegant and able to enhance the history and symbols of this Federation.the nation and its national teams”.

The CEO of USA Rugby, Bill Goren, He added: “This is a new and exciting partnership for USA Rugby. As our men’s and women’s national teams embark on a new era, we are very proud to partner with a renowned rugby brand like Macron. High-quality kit and apparel are an important part of performing at the world stage, so we can’t wait to have the excellence and quality of Macron by our side on this journey.”.

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