Canterbury of New Zealand
| Canterbury of New Zealand | |
|---|---|
| legal form | Ltd. |
| founding | 1904 |
| Seat | Auckland , New Zealand |
| Branch | Sportswear |
| Website | www.canterbury.com |
Canterbury of New Zealand is the largest sportswear manufacturer in New Zealand . Named after the rural Canterbury region and has been operating since 1904, the company is based in the metropolis of Auckland . It is known and loved around the world , especially within the sport of rugby . It has had the slogan "The world's original rugby brand" since its early years and is one of the outfitters and main sponsors of the rugby world championship, which takes place every four years .
The company currently equips the national rugby teams of England , Japan , Poland , Russia , Spain and the USA . In addition, numerous professional teams in Europe , Africa and Oceania wear the manufacturer's jerseys with the three kiwis in their logo.