PUMA announced the signing of National Rugby Union team, Manu Samoa. Starting October 15, 2005, PUMA will be the official supplier to all the teams associated with the Samoa Rugby Union.
“For PUMA, the sport of rugby offers another platform to showcase our innovative and progressive technical products,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman and CEO of PUMA. “Talented and distinctive, Manu Samoa is the perfect blend of on-field prowess and personality to represent the PUMA brand as our first National Rugby Union asset.”
Samoa Rugby Union chairman, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi stated, “the Samoa Rugby Union is very excited about the relationship with PUMA. He went on to say, “at this critical point in the rebuilding of our national rugby team we believe that PUMA's innovative success with other sporting teams will also lead us to further success on the field and at the next Rugby World Cup.”
The new agreement commences on October 15th, 2005 and includes all on field, sideline, training, and representation apparel, as well as a selection of lifestyle offerings. Manu Samoa will debut their new PUMA kit at the Northern Hemisphere tour, which is scheduled to commence in November 2005.
