Zebre’s new European shirt pays tribute to… the former owner of a rival club?

Rugby is a sport that prides itself on its values of fraternity and cameraderie off the field, but Italian side Zebre might be taking this to another level by creating a new European jersey that celebrates the former owner of a rival club that's also competing for the Challenge Cup. It sounds bananas, but it's … Continue reading Zebre’s new European shirt pays tribute to… the former owner of a rival club?

Toulouse teams up with the European Space Agency for out of this world jersey

The Champions Cup returns this weekend and Toulouse will kick off their campaign wearing one of the most unique and wonderfully inventive ideas for a jersey yet, if something of a leftfield one. The brand new Toulouse third jersey is a collaboration with the European Space Agency, celebrating both Toulouse’s place as the ‘European Capital … Continue reading Toulouse teams up with the European Space Agency for out of this world jersey

Harlequins’ 2021 third shirt is ‘ocean made’ with recycled plastic

Harlequins have revealed a third jersey for 2020 following on from the away design that was revealed last month, and like a lot of Adidas change shirts for 2020, the theme for this one is about the ocean – which they're clearly taking literally in the promo photoshoot. Like the Leinster and Munster away jerseys … Continue reading Harlequins’ 2021 third shirt is ‘ocean made’ with recycled plastic

Has Saracens’ Castore kit deal been confirmed for 2021/22?

For months now we've heard rumours that British high-end sportswear brand Castore was poised to make its move into rugby, rumours that intensified when the Sydney Roosters became the first rugby league team to sign with the brand. But now a report seems to have confirmed that Saracens will become Castore's first rugby union team, … Continue reading Has Saracens’ Castore kit deal been confirmed for 2021/22?

Newcastle Falcons’ 2020/21 kits hark back to the club’s amateur era

Newcastle Falcons have revealed the new jerseys that the club will wear as they mark their return to the Premiership, and the away shirt pays tribute to the club’s pre-processional identity as Gosforth RFC. The home shirt sports some tonal black on black hoops mixed with light grey sleeves and collar, but the away shirt … Continue reading Newcastle Falcons’ 2020/21 kits hark back to the club’s amateur era

The new Northampton Saints away shirt is a deckchair, let’s face it

The new Northampton Saints 2020/21 away shirt shows that Macron understands something fundamental about the British psyche. The Italian brand understands that now as the nights are closing in, the days are getting shorter, the clocks are going back… we need something to keep us going, we need memories of sunnier times – the beach, … Continue reading The new Northampton Saints away shirt is a deckchair, let’s face it