The world of rugby is becoming increasingly diverse Macron. Starting next season, the jerseys of the race directors and the arbitration staff will bear the Investec Champions Cup and of EPCR Challenge Cup The Macron Hero will stand out. Macron, an international brand leader in the world of the oval ball, will be the New technical partner of European Professional Club Rugby, The organization that organizes the competitions for the most important clubs in the world of rugby.

The EPCR organises the Investec Champions Cup and the EPCR Challenge Cup. Considered the most important cups for rugby clubs, these two competitions involve 42 teams from eight different countries: England, France, Georgia, Ireland, Italy, Scotland, South Africa and Wales. Every year, the two Finals take place in one of the most iconic cities of rugby, with the 2024 Finals taking place in a world-class stadium such as London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and the 2025 Finals to be hosted at the legendary Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

The agreement provides, starting from the 2024/25 season, the supply of technical clothing for the arbitration sector and for the staff of EPCR, as well as the entire line of merchandising related to the competitions and the finals of both cups. A line of clothing characterized by the quality and technicality that distinguish the Italian brand’s garments, made with innovative materials capable of guaranteeing maximum performance and maximum comfort to allow for the best possible performance of a role as important as that of the referee. Clothing that combines technicality with the elegance of an exclusive design and meticulous attention to detail.

“We are delighted to announce the partnership with EPCR, which further enriches our presence in a world of rugby, where we have become an absolute reference.. – he declared Gianluca Pavanello, CEO of Macron – A great recognition for the work, research and development carried out in this sector, which has led to the production of increasingly innovative garments. In recent years, our attention and study of the specific needs of the arbitration world have allowed us to create increasingly technical and performing sets, suitable for the role that these professionals must play in the field. We are proud that the rugby arbitration world, and in this specific case European Professional Club Rugby takes to the field with the Macron Hero on its chest”.

Jacques Raynaud, CEO of EPCR, added: “We are pleased to announce Macron as our new official partner for technical apparel. Thanks to the development of innovative and high-performance sports apparel, Macron has a very significant presence in world rugby, and we are excited to join forces with them for the creation of both the match officials’ kits and the staff apparel. Macron is known for developing cutting-edge and high-performance sports apparel, and we look forward to seeing the Italian touch that they will bring to the EPCR kits.”.