Leicester Tigers are pleased to confirm Yakult’s continuing partnership with the club. Yakult, the ‘friendly bacteria’ brand will continue to be an Associate Partner of Leicester Tigers this season after initially joining forces with the club back in 2021.

Speaking about the renewal, Leicester Tigers Chief Revenue Officer Mark Davies, said: "We are thrilled that Yakult have extended their partnership with us. The players really enjoy Yakult, and we look forward to working with them during the coming season."

As part of the partnership, Leicester Tigers players will continue drinking their daily Yakult to support their gut bacteria. Each little bottle contains 20 billion of Yakult’s friendly bacteria, proven to reach the gut alive and increase the bacteria in the gut!*

Kevin Mansell, National Sales Manager at Yakult UK & Ireland, said: "We are proud to support the Leicester Tigers for another season. It’s a pleasure to work with the club, to provide the team with their daily Yakult and to cheer them on. We wish the team a successful season."

Yakult believes in happiness and wellbeing for all. They’re proud to partner with organisations that recognise the importance of a balanced diet and lifestyle and the role of gut health in supporting overall wellbeing. Yakult has been investigating the benefits of gut bacteria for over 85 years and champions the power of small - sometimes it’s the little things that make a big difference.

Yakult is available in three delicious varieties: Yakult Original (red top), Yakult Balance (blue top) and Yakult Plus (green top). Yakult Original is the iconic fermented milk drink which has a hint of vanilla and lemon flavours. Yakult Balance also contains vitamin D** which supports immunity and normal bone & muscle function. Yakult Plus is rich in vitamin C*** which supports immunity and helps lower fatigue; it also contains fibre that feed the bacteria in the gut.

Yakult is available from major stockists nationwide including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose, Ocado, Milk & More and Booths.

Find out more about Yakult by visiting www.yakult.co.uk.

Yakult's bacteria L. casei Shirota, increase both the lactobacilli and bifidobacteria in the gut.

** Vitamin D contributes to the normal function of the immune system and the maintenance of normal bones and muscle function. Each bottle of Yakult Balance accounts for 15% of the EU reference intake for vitamin D. Enjoy as part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle. Recommended consumption: 1 bottle per day.

***Vitamin C supports the normal functioning of the immune system and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Each bottle of Yakult Plus accounts for 30% of the EU reference intake for vitamin C. Enjoy as part of a healthy balanced diet and lifestyle.