Ireland Release New Home and Alternate Jersey

Canterbury, the official kit partner to Irish Rugby, has revealed the new Ireland Rugby Home and Alternate jerseys that will be worn throughout the 2020/21 season.

It is a new era for Irish Rugby as Andy Farrell’s first campaign in charge is due to be completed in October when Ireland’s two postponed Guinness Six Nations fixtures are scheduled to be played.

"The new jerseys deliver a never seen before look and energy to both player and supporter. The home jersey blends a classic green with a subtle but striking block pattern representing strength, power and unity", a release by Irish Rugby said.

The ‘bio lime’ alternate jersey demands attention, embodying youth, vibrancy and energy while also featuring the block pattern that is synonymous with the new range. On closer inspection an energy pulse ripples through the jersey, a fresh design for a new era of Irish Rugby.

The story continues through to their training range with bio lime used throughout alongside black and bosphorus. The jerseys and training range will be available on August 20th from Elverys.ie, in store and on Canterbury.com

IRFU Commercial Director Padraig Power said: “The players take great pride in pulling on the Ireland shirt and I know they will be very excited when they see the new jerseys for the first time. The players and backroom team are all eager to finish the Guinness Six Nations campaign and cannot wait to wear the new jerseys out on the pitch.

We do not take the fantastic support we get for granted and hopefully we will be able to play in front of our loyal supporters soon. We are also delighted that Canterbury will make a range of women’s kit available. This is an important step forward for the visibility of the female game and gives supporters the opportunity to proudly wear the teams’ jersey.”

The new Ireland home and away jerseys ☘️ pic.twitter.com/U4IrPfVun6

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Canterbury also announced that a Women’s team replica jersey will be launching in October, in time for the rescheduled 2020 Six Nations fixtures and can be pre-ordered for women and kids today on Elverys.ie.

Patrick Rowland, CEO Intersport Elverys said “As official sports retail partner, INTERSPORT Elverys have been at the heart of rugby since the company’s inception. We’ve served players and fans alike throughout the years, including past sponsorship of the Provincial game as well as the men’s and women’s Irish Rugby Sevens teams and are delighted to be in a position to extend our involvement with Canterbury & Irish Rugby.”

Ireland Rugby Player and Canterbury Ambassador, Robbie Henshaw added: “Canterbury has once again produced a kit that is stylish, functional and comfortable. A good jersey needs to look good on and off the pitch, for players and fans alike. This jersey does just that, and I cannot wait to be back on the pitch wearing it when representing my country”.