Every new international rugby jersey for the Autumn Nations Series 2021

While last year's Autumn Nations Cup might not have set the neutrals pulses racing, the 2021 Autumn Nations Series looks set to get things back on track with what we expect from the November internationals – the best of the Southern Hemisphere taking on the best of the North, with some fun clashes against plucky … Continue reading Every new international rugby jersey for the Autumn Nations Series 2021

A closer look at the “historic” new 2021/22 England Women’s rugby kit – the first bespoke Red Roses jersey

England Women today revealed their first truly unique kit of the professional era – for the first time the Red Roses will have their own bespoke kit, designed by the RFU's kit partner Umbro, and tailored to the needs of England's high performance female athletes. England are not the first to do this of course. … Continue reading A closer look at the “historic” new 2021/22 England Women’s rugby kit – the first bespoke Red Roses jersey

England celebrate 150 years of rugby with retro-inspired jersey for Scotland match

England will wear a special one-off jersey to celebrate 150 years of English rugby when they take on Scotland in the Six Nations at Twickenham on 6 February 2021. On the 26 January 1871, representative of 21 clubs met in London's Pall Mall Restaurant to discuss the makeup of a representative team that would be … Continue reading England celebrate 150 years of rugby with retro-inspired jersey for Scotland match

Here’s how France paid tribute to Christophe Dominici through their jerseys

For their game against Italy on Saturday night, France paid tribute to Christophe Dominici, who tragically died at the age of just 48 on 24 November with a subtle but heartfelt tribute to the Les Bleus legend on their jerseys. Fittingly placed at the heart of the tricolore stripes that accent the left shoulder and … Continue reading Here’s how France paid tribute to Christophe Dominici through their jerseys

Wales’ new Macron kit may give you a sizing headache… and why plus-size fans may be excluded altogether

Image: WRU It's fair to say that Macron's long-term deal with the Welsh Rugby Union hasn't been hugely positively received by Wales fans, but the release of Macron's first off-field Wales gear has caused a new issue to come to the fore - the radically different sizing the Italian company uses, and the limited options … Continue reading Wales’ new Macron kit may give you a sizing headache… and why plus-size fans may be excluded altogether

The new France shirt is predictably lovely

It’s one of life’s great constants, the France shirt broadly being lovely (though Le Coq Sportif has had a go at ballsing it up in the last few years) and so it should come as no surprise that the new Les Bleus top is rather handsome indeed. Building on the very pared down vibe of … Continue reading The new France shirt is predictably lovely