Canterbury Rugby is proud to welcome IMPAKT to the Red & Black family as our new Official Equipment Supplier, bringing together two Christchurch organisations with a shared passion for rugby, performance and community.

Founded in Christchurch, IMPAKT has established a reputation for designing and delivering high-quality rugby equipment used by players and teams across the game, from grassroots clubs through to elite environments. Their focus on innovation, durability and player development makes them a natural fit for Canterbury Rugby as we continue to invest in the performance and development of our players and rugby community.

For IMPAKT co-founder Chris “Scotty” England, the partnership also marks a special return to Canterbury Rugby in a new capacity.

A Canterbury Rugby stalwart, Scotty represented the Union on 132 occasions, making a significant contribution to a proud era of Red & Black rugby. Now, through IMPAKT, he is helping equip and support the next generation of Canterbury players.

“Canterbury Rugby represents everything we love about rugby- performance, people, community and a commitment to developing the next generation. To partner with an organisation that has such a strong connection to the rugby community here in Canterbury is something we’re incredibly proud of.

Canterbury Rugby CEO Tony Smail said “having Scotty’s history with Canterbury Rugby makes the partnership even more special. He knows what it means to pull on the red and black, and now we have the opportunity to support the players, coaches, clubs and communities that are building the future of Canterbury Rugby.”

The partnership will see IMPAKT equipment supporting Canterbury Rugby’s teams and programmes, while creating opportunities to further connect the brand with clubs and communities across the region.

Canterbury Rugby’s partnership with IMPAKT is about more than equipment. It is about investing in the environments where players learn, develop and fall in love with the game.

Together, Canterbury Rugby and IMPAKT look forward to supporting the continued growth of the game throughout Canterbury and helping equip the next generation of Red & Black players to thrive.

Welcome to the Red & Black family, IMPAKT.