July 26, 2005
PUMA® Tackles the National Rugby Union
Global Athletic Supplier Signs Samoa Rugby Union

Samoa Rugby Union Chairman, Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi stated, “the Samoa Rugby Union is very excited about the relationship with PUMA.” He went on to say, “At this critical point in the rebuilding of our national rugby team we believe that PUMA’s innovative success with other sporting teams will also lead us to further success on the field and at the next Rugby World Cup.”

Samoa is considered one of the most fertile breeding grounds for rugby talent in the world; players of Samoan descent are currently on the roster of elite clubs and National teams in Australia and New Zealand. With a proud heritage in the game, Manu Samoa has firmly emerged on the professional rugby scene as a strong competitor with a combination of fast paced, powerful, dynamic play and flair.

After winning the 1993 Hong Kong Sevens, Samoa went on to success in the 1995 Rugby World Cup (RWC) in South Africa, where they reached the quarterfinals with wins over Argentina and Italy. At the 1999 RWC the team delivered a decisive and shocking victory over the host nation of Wales. Samoa went on to nearly defeat England, the eventual champions in 2003 at the RWC to secure a place in the finals. Looking ahead to the 2007 RWC, Manu Samoa will be major contenders and the team to watch.

The new agreement commences on October 15th, 2005 and includes all on field, sideline, training and representation apparel, as well as a selection of lifestyle offerings. Manu Samoa will debut their new PUMA kit at the Northern Hemisphere tour, which is scheduled to commence in November 2005.

Herzogenaurach, October 11, 2022
Keep your head in the game: PUMA and Modibodi® introduce Period Pep Talks designed to keep women and girls in sport

Global sports company PUMA and absorbent apparel brand Modibodi®, have developed a series of Period Pep Talks with world-class female athletes - designed to encourage women and girls to stay in sport.

As part of the Period Pep Talk campaign, PUMA and Modibodi have designed a revolutionary new patent-pending period activewear collection. Launching this October, the new range will help women, girls and people who menstruate to feel comfortable and confident playing sport and being active during their period.

Period Pep Talks are a response to a globally commissioned report* that uncovered 1 in 2 girls quit sport due to periods. The talks feature world-class athletes including NRLW star Tiana Penitani, European sprinter Jodie Williams, and former professional race car driver Naomi Schiff, who directly address young girls and teens who are considering leaving the sport they love due to puberty and menstruation. The athletes share their own stories and experiences to help encourage girls to keep their head in the game.

“The data from our global report in May 2022, showed women and girls believe periods need to be more openly discussed in the sports world. That’s why we are proud to partner with PUMA to create the Period Pep Talks, working with their athletes to raise this issue in our global consciousness,” says Sarah Forde, Modibodi Head of Sustainability and Public Affairs.

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According to PUMA Athlete Tiana Penitani: “I remember hitting puberty and finding it so hard to play on the field. The bulkiness of pads, the discomfort of tampons and the fear of leaking every month made me really nervous to play. One of the things I love about the new PUMA x Modibodi activewear is how they are designed to support the body whilst menstruating and in movement so you can play without fear of leaking or the discomfort of disposables. It's so freeing!”

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PUMA Athlete Jodie Williams says: “I think it’s important for female athletes to share their stories and be as open as we can to help destigmatise the challenges of menstruating whilst competing. This is a global issue and one that will take us all speaking out to break down the taboo. The PUMA x Modibodi Period Pep Talks are an awesome way to connect with girls who are considering dropping out of sport and help to normalise menstruation. We need to tackle the stigma that women can't be active on their periods or when experiencing any of life’s leaks.”

PUMA Athlete Naomi Schiff says: “It is such a shame that the stigma around periods has and continues to hold girls back when it comes to sport. The PUMA x Modibodi collaboration not only brings innovation to the activewear market but it gives us girls and women wearable options that make it easier to be active at any point during a cycle. It also opens up the opportunity for a bigger change in the cultural conversation around the perceptions of periods in sport.”

The ground-breaking range combines Modibodi’s unique patent pending Activewear Technology with world-class expertise from PUMA. With a design showcasing innovation at its very best, the collection consists of two styles of activewear: leggings and cycle shorts with both styles available in two colours; aubergine and black.

This is the second installment from the PUMA x Modibodi powerhouse collaboration, after launching their first period and leak-proof underwear range in May this year.

“With 50 per cent of girls experiencing discomfort from disposable menstrual products like pads and tampons when participating in sport or physical exercise, we felt it was important to design a range of leak-proof activewear that would make playing sport on your period more comfortable, more protected, and more possible than ever,” says Erin Longin, Global Director Running and Training business unit at PUMA.

 

The PUMA x Modibodi activewear collection is available in selected stores and online at modibodi.com and puma.com.

 

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