New kit deal for England and RFL

The new England rugby league kit will be made by BLK, after the RFL signed a four-year deal with the sports apparel brand.

All RFL match officials will also sport BLK match day and training apparel, while the governing body’s development and performance staff will also wear specially designed BLK kit.

RFL Commercial Director Chris Rawlings said: “BLK are recognised as one of the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking brands and there are natural synergies with Rugby League as the sport enters an exciting new era.

“BLK pride themselves as the choice of champions and we are confident that this partnership, especially the link with England, will be a huge success.”

A new range of England leisure and on-field apparel will be available later this year, including a brand new design which the national team will wear against New Zealand during this autumn’s Kiwi tour.