Pakuranga United Rugby Club are pleased to announce that Samurai Australasia has been contracted to supply our club kit from 1 September 2019 to 31 December 2021.

Earlier in the year the club was made aware of the sale of Scoresports, our supplier for over 10 years. This sale process saw Scoresports lose the Samurai Franchise in NZ. This set-in motion for the club a full tender process were the main suppliers in NZ were asked to tender for our business.

“As we moved through the tender process Samurai Australasia offered us not only the chance for continuity of our brand but the assurance of quality we know they have, a new level of service and improved pricing by purchasing from source rather than through a distributor“ said PURC General Manager Stephen Hackett “we look forward to working with them over the coming years” he added.

Samurai Australasia are part of the parent company Samurai UK and bring to the club much improved delivery time lines, range of product and pricing. They are based in the North Shore of Auckland and are fully committed to servicing our club.

In a press release from Samurai Global Sales Director Mike Pells commented “Samurai Australasia are delighted to announce our new contract with Pakuranga United Rugby Club. Pakuranga are an excellent thriving and vibrant sports club, with Senior and Junior Rugby, Seven’s, Touch and Netball teams playing throughout the year. Samurai’s ability to offer a highly competitive multisport performance teamwear range, that is all produced in Samurai’s own factory will enable all teams and supporters to wear a truly bespoke range of products designed specifically for them. Everyone at Samurai looks forward to a fantastic partnership in the coming years as we support the club with their plans for the future.”

Finally the Club would like to also thank our supplier for the last 10+ years Scoresports for their support and service.

Article added: Friday 06 September 2019