STIGA is proud to announce its partnership with England’s Rugby Football Union (RFU), becoming the Official Groundskeeping Partner. In this role, STIGA will support both the senior men’s and women’s teams, as well as grassroots rugby clubs nationwide.
The multi-year partnership reflects STIGA’s commitment to easing the load on volunteers and grounds teams in pitch maintenance, while ensuring world-class playing surfaces for sports players at every level, from elite facilities to grassroots clubs. This initiative reflects the company’s commitment to ease the workload on grounds teams and volunteers, while maintaining top-quality pitches and contributing to nurturing rugby from the ground up.
James Gordon, Managing Director of STIGA UK, commented: “We’re proud to be the Official Groundskeeping Partner of the RFU. Rugby is built on strong foundations, and we believe great games start with great grounds. By showcasing the quality and innovation of STIGA products, we will support clubs, inspire fans, and elevate standards across the sport.”
Claudio Borges, RFU Executive Director of Commercial and Marketing, said: “We are very excited to start this partnership with STIGA. We have aligned values and are excited to see where we can take this new relationship. Having the best pitches and training facilities is paramount to any professional team’s performance, and we are delighted that we will be getting support on this from STIGA.”
This unprecedented partnership between STIGA and RFU strengthens the brand’s presence in the sports sector and complements its existing collaborations with clubs such as Stade Toulousain in France, Bayer 04 Leverkusen in Germany, Benetton Rugby in Italy, Lech Poznań in Poland, and many others across Europe. This alliance aligns with STIGA’s recent expansion into the professional segment, leveraging over 90 years of expertise in lawn care.
