These are the new French rugby jerseys for 2014, the French national team’s new home and away uniforms, made by Adidas. The new home kit made its first appearance against the All Blacks in Paris on November 9, 2013, while the change strip, a white one, was first seen in action against Tonga in the autumn internationals. These kits will also be worn by France for the 2014 Six Nations tournament Continue reading
These are the new Chiefs jerseys 2014, defending SR champions Waikato Chiefs’ new home and alternate strips for the forthcoming season. The Chiefs have won Super Rugby two years in a row ( 2012 against the Sharks, and 2013 against the Brumbies), and have strengthened their squad with the acquisitions of Mils Muliana and Robbie Fruean
The new Chiefs rugby shirts have been designed by Dave Burke and his colleagues Luke Crawford and Wally Rifle, with input also taken from the New Zealand Maori Rugby Board. Continue reading
These are the new Hurricanes rugby jerseys 2014, the new home and alternate uniforms for NZ Super Rugby franchise the Hurricanes.
The new Canes’ 2014 SR shirts have attempted to capture the “Power of the Hurricane” and the design reminds one of the original SR strip for the province.
Marty Banks is here seen modelling the new Wellington home top. Continue reading
These are the new Highlanders’ kits 2014, the Otago Highlanders’ new home and away strips for the 2014 SR season. The Highlanders were the worst performing NZ franchise of 2013 despite having signed some big names in the lead up to it, and will be in a rebuilding phase after seeing players like Colin Slade and Ma’a Nonu leave Dunedin.
The Highlanders’ new 2014 SR strips draw inspiration from their Celtic roots, and have “Pride of the South” inscribed on them. Continue reading
These are the new Crusaders kits 2014, Canterbury’s new home and away shirts for the forthcoming 2014 season. The Crusaders reached the semifinals of the 2013 edition before losing to eventual champions the Chiefs. While they missed out on the signing of Julian Savea, they’ve added Fijian flyer Nemani Nadolo to their ranks, and have also got back Colin Slade from the Highlanders
The Saders’ new strips see chain mail armour incorporated as a tribute to their medieval heritage.
The red top is obviously the Crusaders’ new home jersey, with the other kit in the pics below serving as the club’s change/away shirt. Continue reading