24/04/2025 03:00
Just as Rangers are preparing to move on from Castore, one leading English sports team say they're delighted to sign a 'long-term' deal with the retailers.
Rangers will see their five-year kit deal with Castore come to an end in the summer and the Gers will move on to Umbro from next season.
But there is a catch concerning the entire situation, with Castore having the licence to produce Umbro gear on British shores.
What that means is that Castore will continue to produce the Rangers kits, only there will be an Umbro badge on top.
The situation with England Rugby bears striking similarities only they look set to swap Umbro for Castore ahead of next season.
England Rugby announce new deal with Castore
In a statement to supporters, England Rugby have confirmed a new 'long-term' deal with Castore.
Castore have been announced as England Rugby's new 'technical kit partners' and will produce the gear for the England men's and women's teams.
England Rugby's current kit providers are Umbro, with the connection between the two brands meaning they are doing the opposite of what Rangers look set to do this summer.
"We're really pleased to be announcing our partnership with Castore, a brand born in the North West of England by entrepreneurs Tom and Phil Beahon," Bill Sweeney, Rugby Football Union CEO told England Rugby.
"It's an exciting time for English rugby and we know how much it means for all our players to put on an England shirt – they will wear the new Castore kit with pride.
"We look forward to working with Castore over the coming years and welcome them to the England Rugby family as a much valued partner."
Rangers fans get first glimpse of leaked Umbro kit
Rangers fans have already gotten a glimpse of the Umbro kit that looks set to be released ahead of next season.
A white kit with blocks of red and blue across the chest has been leaked online and has certainly split opinion amongst supporters.
There's every chance this could be next season's Rangers away kit with the club silent over the leaks as things stand.
But the Ibrox side have confirmed that it will be Umbro, in conjunction with Castore, who take over the club's retail operations from next season.
It's certainly all change at Ibrox as Rangers prepare to be taken over by 49ers Enterprises and Andrew Cavenagh.
