XP to provide licensed merchandise

USA Rugby announced today that it has signed an official licensing agreement with XP Companies, a manufacturer of private label apparel based in Denver, Colorado.

According to the details of the agreement, XP now becomes a licensed merchandise provider for USA Rugby.  The deal also allows XP the rights to develop exclusive event-specific merchandise which will be sold to local organizing committees.

XP will also host, maintain and provide product fulfillment for one of USA Rugby’s online stores featuring non-high performance apparel.   This new online store, which went live on Dec. 13, will feature the USA Rugby licensed apparel product line, to include new T-shirts, sweatshirts, caps, polo shirts, youth and infant wear, with additional products to be added on an ongoing basis.

“XP Companies has provided an exceptional standard of quality, in both its service and products, for the U.S. Olympic Committee and the majority of its National Governing Bodies, thus they were an obvious partner for USA Rugby’s merchandise. We are glad to have them on board,” said David Voth, Vice President of Business Development of USA Rugby.  “Rugby is a great look, and I am thrilled to offer new and exciting casual wear for the rugby community.”

Sharing a common vision, XP and USA Rugby look to provide USA Rugby’s membership with extra values and incentives, such as free shipping and occasional discounts for large orders placed online.

“This new relationship between XP and USA Rugby allows both organizations to really focus on their unique areas of expertise, thus allowing us all to better serve the members of USA Rugby,” XP’s Kathy Canova said.”

To start shopping at the new USA Rugby/XP online store, please click on the following link, http://stores.xpapparel.com/usarugby/ . For merchandise to be delivered before the holidays, XP asks that you use their RUSH delivery features or look online at the UPS holiday deadlines, which is XP’s preferred shipping partner!

USA RUGBY, founded in 1975, is the national governing body for rugby and is a member of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and the International Rugby Board (IRB). The organization is responsible for the development of boys, girls, high school, collegiate and club athletic programs, and ultimately, the seven national teams representing the United States in international competition. For more information on USA Rugby, please visit