This is the new Kenya 7’s rugby kit 2016, the Kenyan national rugby team’s new kit for the 2016 HSBC Sevens tournament. Made by Samurai Sports, this is expected to be worn by the national side during 7’s fixtures in 2016 Continue reading
According to well placed sources in the South African media, consumer bank ABSA will not be extending their shirt sponsorship deal with the Boks. ABSA came on board as a major sponsor in early 2011, replacing Johannesburg based energy giant SASOL on a five year deal reportedly worth R100m per year. The contract also included sponsorship of the Blitzbokke (SA Sevens team)
ABSA also currently sponsor the Currie Cup and the Premier Soccer League in South Africa, and it is believed that they will give up Currie Cup sponsorship as well.
The alleged reason for ABSA’s withdrawal Continue reading
Click here to see the new British Lions NZ Tour Jersey 2017- released November 1, 2016
The British and Irish Lions have today (November 5, 2015) officially announced that they will be wearing Canterbury on their 2017 tour to New Zealand. We had reported earlier this year that the Lions had decided to part ways with Adidas after 18 years, and Canterbury, who also supply kits to the English and Irish national rugby union teams, have won the race, beating the likes of Under Armour to the deal Continue reading
Wales have agreed to a contract extension with Under Armour which will see the American firm supply apparel to the national team for another nine years. Under Armour first came on board as Welsh jersey manufacturers back in 2008, when they replaced Reebok, beating off competition from the likes of KooGa and Canterbury.
While their original deal was till 2011, Wales’ impressive RWC performance in New Zealand was enough for them to pen an extension. Continue reading
Here is a nifty little post where you can see RWC 2015 shirts for all 20 participating nations. We’ve also compiled some additional stats regarding kit manufacturers. Nine different companies have made uniforms for RWC 2015. Continue reading