New Ireland home and alternate rugby jerseys unveiled

Pictured above from left: Conor Murray, Bundee Aki and Robbie Henshaw show off the new Ireland rugby home jersey.

The new Ireland rugby home and alternate jerseys - that will be worn throughout the 2020/21 season - have been revealed.

Among the Ireland players modelling the new jerseys at the launch were Athlone native and Leinster star Robbie Henshaw.

Henshaw, also an ambassador with official kit partner Canterbury, said: “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”.

Andy Farrell’s first campaign in charge is due to be completed in October when Ireland’s two postponed Six Nations fixtures are scheduled to be played. Ireland are due to host Italy on Saturday, October 24, a match that was originally meant to be played last March. And on October 31, France will have home advantage against Farrell's charges.

The new Ireland home jersey blends a classic green with a subtle but striking block pattern representing strength, power and unity.

The ‘bio lime’ alternate jersey also features the block pattern that is synonymous with the new range.

The Canterbury kit has been put through a gruelling testing process in the lab as well as on the field by elite and grassroots teams across Ireland, the UK and New Zealand. A mechanical knit construction is used to make the fabric stretch to a controlled locking point. This allows for a tight bind in the scrum, but won’t allow a player be dragged back in a tackle.

The jerseys and training range are available from today (August 20), from the Elverys website, in store and on the Canterbury website.

The jerseys will be available in Test (as worn by the players), Pro and Classic replica fits across men’s, women’s and junior ranges. This offers supporters a wide range of options to support the team and stand out from the crowd.

A women’s team replica jersey will be launching in October, in time for the rescheduled 2020 Six Nations fixtures.

Commenting on the launch of the new range, Sean Kavanagh, Global Director of Sports Marketing and Sponsorship at Canterbury of New Zealand, said: “This is the seventh year of our partnership with the IRFU and we’re proud to continue our support of Irish rugby. It has been a tough period for players and fans alike, as we wait for rugby’s return and the chance to see the team out on the pitch again."

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."

When you purchase the new home or alternate jersey from Intersport Elverys, in-store or online, €5 will be donated to their new charity partner, The Irish Youth Foundation – which is committed to levelling the playing field between children living in disadvantage and their peers in Ireland.