In recent years, Scottish domestic rugby has gone from being something of a punchline to a much more relevant concern. Edinburgh shocked everyone by making it to the Heineken Cup semi-final in 2012, while Glasgow have made the Pro12 playoffs for the last three years, finishing third in 2012/13. In a peculiar bit of brand … Continue reading RaboDirect Pro12 – Scottish clubs 2013/14 shirt round-up
RaboDirect Pro12 – Italian regions shirt round-up
Since the Italian regions joined the Pro12 back in 2010, they've steadily become more relevant and competitive. While the notion of them troubling the top half of the table seems a way off yet, they've proved, both in the league and in the Heineken Cup, that they're no pushovers. But of course, all their on-field … Continue reading RaboDirect Pro12 – Italian regions shirt round-up
Irish Provinces 2013/14 Shirt Round-Up
The 2012/13 season was a mixed bag for Irish rugby. While Leinster lifted the Amlin Challenger Cup and Pro12 trophies, and Ulster and Munster both made it into the knockout stages of the Heineken Cup, there was still a sense that it could have been a lot better, particularly in comparison to the year before. … Continue reading Irish Provinces 2013/14 Shirt Round-Up
Welsh Regions 2013/14 shirt round-up part 2 – Ospreys and Scarlets
After checking out the teams in the east last time around, this week we’ll be discovering if west really is best in terms of their 2013/14 kits. Let’s dive straight in… Ospreys The Ospreys 2008-9 kit began the region’s trend of experimenting with a contrast colour other than white/grey to go with the primary black. … Continue reading Welsh Regions 2013/14 shirt round-up part 2 – Ospreys and Scarlets
Welsh regions 2013/14 shirt round-up part 1 – Cardiff Blues & Newport-Gwent Dragons
Times are hard for Welsh domestic rugby, but regardless of the off-field shenanigans, a new season is a time for optimism for fans, and what better way to epitomise that optimism than a run-down of the new shirts the regions will be sporting in 2013/14. Cardiff Blues By far the most interesting and controversial new … Continue reading Welsh regions 2013/14 shirt round-up part 1 – Cardiff Blues & Newport-Gwent Dragons
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