Who sponsors England national rugby union team
9 brands have sponsored England national rugby union team across 9 seasons since 1960. Not here yet: banking & finance, automotive, travel & hospitality.
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Sponsor history
Sponsors down, seasons across. Dark cells are title, presenting or principal deals. Confirmed rows only.
| Sponsor | 1970 | 1984 | 1991 | 1996 | 1997 | 2002 | 2012 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT Cellnet | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · |
| Bukta | · | Kit | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Canterbury | · | · | · | · | · | · | Kit | · |
| Castore | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | Kit |
| Cotton Traders | · | · | Kit | · | · | · | · | · |
| Nike | · | · | · | · | Kit | · | · | · |
| O2 | · | · | · | · | · | Kit | · | · |
| Umbro | Kit | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
How crowded each season was
More logos means less room to stand out. Seasons with fewer than five sponsors on record are probably incomplete.
Who came back
Sponsors of one season who were back the next.
The sponsors
Most seasons first. Tiers as printed by the organiser or reported in the trade press.
| Brand | Category | Tier | Seasons | Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castore | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 2025 | |
| Canterbury | – | Kit supplier | 2012 | |
| O2 | Telecom | Shirt sponsor | 2002 | |
| Nike | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 1997 | |
| BT Cellnet | Telecom | Shirt sponsor | 1996 | |
| Cotton Traders | Fashion & lifestyle | Kit supplier | 1991 | |
| Bukta | Fashion & lifestyle | Kit supplier | 1984 | |
| Umbro | Sportswear | Kit supplier | 1970 | |
| Lillywhites | – | Kit supplier | 1960 |
Categories here
Not here yet
Categories common on other football properties with no sponsor here.
For organisers, the open categories. For brands in them, room without a rival.
Brands on similar properties, not on this one
They sponsor two or more other football properties. For organisers, the shortlist.
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Every deal, with its source9 rows · what our check found on each source page
Kit supplier · Team · 2025
Kit supplier of England national rugby union team, 2025–present.
Kit supplier · Team · 2012
Kit supplier of England national rugby union team, 2012–2020.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 2002
Front-of-shirt sponsor of England national rugby union team, 2002–present.
Kit supplier · Team · 1997
Kit supplier of England national rugby union team, 1997–2012.
Shirt sponsor · Team · 1996
Front-of-shirt sponsor of England national rugby union team, 1996.
Kit supplier · Team · 1991
Kit supplier of England national rugby union team, 1991–1997.
Kit supplier · Team · 1984
Kit supplier of England national rugby union team, 1984–1990.
Kit supplier · Team · 1970
Kit supplier of England national rugby union team, 1970–2025.
Kit supplier · Team · 1960
Kit supplier of England national rugby union team, 1960.
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