Canterbury of New Zealand (commonly referred to simply as Canterbury) is a New Zealand sports equipment manufacturing company focused on rugby. The company originated from the Canterbury region in New Zealand.
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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Textile, sports equipment |
Founded | 1904 |
Founder | J. Lane, P. Walker, A. Rudkin |
Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Rugby equipment, clothing |
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Parent | Pentland Group (2012–present) |
Website | canterbury.com |
Canterbury of New Zealand was established in 1904, producing garments in Canterbury, New Zealand. The company made military uniforms during the First World War, before producing kit for the All Blacks.[2] The brand's tagline is "Committed To The Game". Its logo is the silhouettes of three kiwi birds creating the letters CCC; the initials of the Canterbury Clothing Company and representing the three people who founded the company.[3]
The head office is in Avondale, Auckland, New Zealand; the global headquarters are located in Stockport, UK; and satellite offices in Sydney and Brisbane, Australia.[4]
Rugby products manufactured by Canterbury include jersey uniforms, protection (head protectors and mouthguards), boots, and balls. The company also produces casual wear clothing (shorts, t-shirts, polo shirts, pants, jackets, hoodies, socks), and accessories (bags, backpacks, hats, scarves)
History
editCanterbury of New Zealand was established in 1904 by three English immigrants, John Lane, Pringle Walker and Alfred Rudkin. The company began producing garments in Canterbury, New Zealand. Canterbury then began making uniforms for the New Zealand and Australian armies during the First World War. Later, the brand was approached to make rugby attire for the All Blacks.[2]
In 2006, Canterbury sold its South African operations to investment group House of Monatic, which set up Canterbury South Africa to run these operations under licence.[5]
The European arm, Canterbury Europe Ltd, based in Stockport, was purchased by JD Sports in 2009,[6] then sold on in 2012 to sports and fashion retail group Pentland Group for £22.7m.[7]
Sponsorships
editCricket
editNational teams
edit- New Zealand (until 2024, then switching to Castore)
Club teams
editFootball
editClub teams
editRugby union
editNational teams
editClub teams
edit- Alumni
- Champagnat
- Ateneo Cultural y Deportivo Don Bosco
- Hindú Club
- Dogos XV
- Pampas XV
- Buenos Aires Cricket & Rugby Club
- Club Newman
- Club Pucará
- San Isidro Club
- Brothers Sunshine Coast
- Noosa Dolphins
- Queensland Reds
- SPAC
- Cambridge R.U.F.C.
- Richmond F.C.
- London Scottish F.C.
- Berlin Irish RFC
- Mogliano
- Parma (From 2023 -2024 season)
- Petrarca Rugby
- Udine
- Sunwolves
- Toshiba Brave Lupus
- Samsung Heavy Industries
- Seoul Survivors
- Taranaki
- Rotterdamse Studenten
- Leidsch Studenten Rugby Gezelschap
- Ceylonese RFC
- Kandy
- Falcons
- Griffons
- Golden Lions
- Washington Irish[8]
Associations
editRugby league
editNational teams
editRepresentative
editFormer sponsorships
edit- New Zealand All Blacks[9]
- Blues
- Chiefs
- Crusaders
- Highlanders
- Hurricanes
- Auckland Rugby Football Union
- Manawatu Rugby
- Waikato Rugby
- Otago rugby
- North Harbour Rugby
- Counties Manukau Rugby
- New Zealand Warriors (NRL team)
- Scotland[10][11]
- Glasgow Warriors
- South Africa
- Lions
- Sharks
- Cheetahs
- Southern Kings
- England
- Bath Rugby
- Oxford University Rugby
- Russia
- Leinster Rugby
- Munster Rugby
- Ulster Rugby
- Cardiff Blues
- Ospreys
- Leicester Tigers
- Suntory Sungoliath
- Canada
- Spain
- Italy
- Fiji
- Namibia
- Samoa
- Tonga
- Australia
- Canberra Raiders
- Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs
- Melbourne Storm
- Newcastle Knights
- North Queensland Cowboys
- Parramatta Eels
- St George Dragons
- St George Illawarra Dragons
- Melbourne Football Club
- North Melbourne Kangaroos
- Western Bulldogs
- Brumbies
- Waratahs
- Lille OSC
- Portsmouth
- Deportivo de La Coruña
- AZ Alkmaar
- Football Kingz
- Sri Lanka Navy Sports Club
- Trinity College, Kandy
- Royal College Colombo Sri Lanka
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e "Canterbury of New Zealand Limited Director's Report and Financial Statements". Companies House, UK Gov. 23 September 2016. Retrieved 4 June 2017.[dead link]
- ^ a b "About Us". Canterbury. Retrieved 3 June 2017.
- ^ "Kiwi logo". www.canterbury.com. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Canterbury". LinkedIn. Retrieved 4 June 2017.
- ^ Rossingh, Danielle (29 January 2009). "South African Rugby Team's Kit-Maker Files for Liquidation". Bloomberg L.P. Retrieved 1 February 2009.
- ^ "JD Sports buys rugby shirt brand". BBC News. 4 August 2009.
- ^ "Rugby brand Canterbury sold by JD Sports". BBC News. 23 August 2012.
- ^ "Washington Irish RFC - Press Release". Canterbury.
- ^ "All Black jersey history, 30 October 2014, stuff.co.nz
- ^ "Media Statement Regarding Conclusion of Canterbury and Scottish Rugby Partnership". Canterbury. 24 January 2013. Archived from the original on 27 January 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ^ "Scottish Rugby Secures Biggest Ever Sponsorship" (Press release). Scottish Rugby. 24 January 2013.