Rugby Shirt Of The Year 2016

Nothing says 'our creative reserves have evaporated, please let us go on holiday' like a website churning out yet another boring, predictable end-of-year list feature does it? But we at Rugby Shirt Watch would never pretend we're above that sort of lazy journalism – far from it. No, we're here to goddamn embrace the glory of … Continue reading Rugby Shirt Of The Year 2016

Stash ‘N’ Grab: British & Irish Lions Canterbury ‘Since 1888’ Collection

It’s a sad fact of life that, no matter how voluminous your rugby shirt collection, you can’t actually wear replica rugby shirts in all situations. Thank goodness then, for Stash ‘N’ Grab – Rugby Shirt Watch’s guide to the coolest and most interesting new off-field rugby gear, that will let you flaunt your love for … Continue reading Stash ‘N’ Grab: British & Irish Lions Canterbury ‘Since 1888’ Collection

South Africa Sevens Blitzbokke 2016 Asics Home & Alternate Shirts

The Blitzboks have been the perennial nearly men of the World Rugby Sevens series - every year since 2012/15, South Africa have finished second in the overall standings. With high-profile 15s players Bryan Habana, Juan de Jongh and Francois Hougaard all in the squad this year, can they finally go one better? They'll be doing so … Continue reading South Africa Sevens Blitzbokke 2016 Asics Home & Alternate Shirts

Highlanders Super Rugby 2016 Adidas Away Shirt

As the reigning Super Rugby champions, the Highlanders will be attracting a lot of attention this season - a bit of a new vibe for a team that's generally spent much of its history away from the limelight outside the playoff places. But while the Highlanders brand of rugby is dynamic and exciting, their 2016 home … Continue reading Highlanders Super Rugby 2016 Adidas Away Shirt

France Rugby 2016 Adidas Alternate Shirt

The Rugby World Cup might have been one of the lowest points in the history of French rugby. Les Bleus’ humiliation at the hands of the All Blacks in Cardiff was a brutal climax to the divisive tenure of Philippe Saint-André, and it also ensured that France’s unconventional red alternate shirt would hold nothing but … Continue reading France Rugby 2016 Adidas Alternate Shirt

Portugal Sevens Samurai 2016 Home Shirt

Portugal are perhaps not one of the names you think of when it comes to rugby, and indeed rugby sevens in general, but the Lobos have been a core team on the World Rugby Sevens circuit since 2013, and have won a record eight titles at the European Sevens Grand Prix - not a bad … Continue reading Portugal Sevens Samurai 2016 Home Shirt