RL Commercial extend partnership with Oxen
RL Commercial are delighted to announce an new extended contract with official technical apparel partner, Oxen to 2028, which means that the leading sportswear company will continue to supply its products for England’s Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair squads for international competition, including the 2026 World Cup in Australia.
The new partnership will begin in style with a new kit set to be launched in the coming weeks, for this Autumn’s internationals involving all three sides, plus apparel for the entire England pathways programme, match officials and community development programmes.
England’s Men take on Samoa at Wigan on Sunday 27 October and at Leeds on Saturday 2 November – a double-header also featuring England Women v Wales – while the Wheelchair team kick off the Autumn international series when they face France in Wigan on Saturday 26 October.
Rugby League fans will be able to get their hands on the new England merchandise at Oxen’s brand new flagship store, based at Junction 32 near Castleford. With the new kit set to be launched in the coming weeks, the 2024 Autumn Test Series kit will be unveiled exclusively at a special event at the store, set to be announced in due course.
During the initial partnership with Oxen, England Rugby League retail sales have grown substantially, with record breaking Replica Shirt sales in recent years. With the opening of the new Oxen store allowing fans to be able to purchase in-store or online at www.englandrugbyleagueshop.com, the range is due to expand over the term of the new partnership with the exciting international calendar planned for the Men’s, Women’s and Wheelchair squads.
RL Commercial Managing Director, Rhodri Jones, says: “Oxen have been a valued partner for a number of years now and I am delighted that we have been able to extend our partnership for a further four years. Oxen’s quality, creativity and know-how are second to none, and I look forward to seeing our three England sides wearing the outstanding new kit during the internationals this Autumn.”
Oxen CEO, Lee Jenkinson added: “We are delighted to extend our partnership with England Rugby League, RL Commercial and the RFL in a new long term agreement. We take immense pride in supporting our national teams across the Mens, Women and Wheelchair programmes whilst also working with a wide range of the games youngest talents including the Community Lions and Champions Schools programmes.
“Our relationship with all stakeholders of RL Commercial and the RFL has gone from strength to strength during the initial term of our partnership and we look forward to further supporting all teams over the course of the new extended term.”
England Rugby League merchandise is available via www.englandrugbyleagueshop.com and through the Oxen Flagship store at Junction 32, Outlet Shopping, Tomahawk Trail, Castleford, WF10 4FR.