New Ireland Jersey

Thanks to Micky T for the link.

http://www.arnotts.ie/Product/Puma-Ireland-Mens-Rugby-Jersey-Green-Replica/318313/300100100200

I like it
Image of kit in spoiler tag

Spoiler:

Just goes to show you cant pilish a turd...

The Neck is nice on it. the Hex things not so sure on but will hold off until see it person.

A bit like a rugby league team or african soccer team. probably just the Puma brand making me think that

Pilish?

Can't access it in work Is it the World Cup kit?

Oh bum sorry Staggy...how do you post a spoiler...?

No doesn't appear to have the WC logo on it, so I think it's just a new shirt.

Spoiler:

What is going on with those hexagon things?

Carpe - those are for the players to show off their pecks that they've been working on all year down the gym

Thanks Thom!

I thought I did the spoiler thing right but it doesn't appear to be working for me anyway.

it's a dynamic picture so I don't think it will work as a spoiler.

I have snipped the screen so this might work

here is a link https://i.servimg.com/u/f42/16/62/59/30/captur10.png

Stag, can you see it now?

No luck just a white screen, thanks anyway guys.

If it didnt have the IRFU in the background on the chest it might not be too bad

Stag, I sent you a text. if you want me to mail you a picture. just send me your email address.

I am not sure if your phone can receive picture messages, but I sent it on that.

Booom

Try this

Spoiler:

good man Kiwi.

I couldn't actually select my picture. I was able to do one before when it was a link. maybe that's what I was doing wrong.

Thanks for text message MickyT

the away jersey is quite nice.
Very similar to the white jersey of 2010

Poor effort

Yuck. Why so much worse than the current shirt?

The World Cup version will be the same but with no sponsor and likely the Puma logo moved for the RWC logo.

If there's a version available without the "hexagonal bra" bit I reckon it would look pretty good. I definietly prefer it to my least favourite one of all, the one we won the Grand Slam in. And I seem to remember getting over that hatred somehow.

(Apologies if this has already been covered) I was browsing around and went to the IRFU website, and saw the new Ireland strip, seriously what were the designers, thinking / drinking / eating / injecting / inhaling / snorting when they came up with the new design. I'll admit that from what I've seen of other nations RWC strips, they're all fairly odd. But really Puma? Really?
http://www.irishrugby.ie/
I mean what do the hexagonales represent? A kind of mock sports bra? Given that they're slightly connected, maybe set of dumbbells?

Anyhow dear 606 community what do you make of the new Ireland strip? Also which nation gets the prize for worst kit? From what I've heard and seen the new Boks shirt hasn't gone down all that well. And the less said about the Scotland away shorts the better...

Edit: Merging this into the Irishg jersey debate - K

There was some concern about the Irish jersey's looking a bit naff. No chance...

http://www.sportsfile.com/id/535171/

I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE WORLD CUP!!!!!

Quite nice in the flesh and I like how the home and away jerseys are actually different and not just palette swaps.
The shorts are quite cool too in that they look like boxing shorts with the crest in the waist.

Sean - there's a few different new shirts:

http://www.rugbystore.co.uk/collections/6nations/ireland

Saw the new red training jersey in the shop last week and I have to admit it's really tasty.

It's has more of a wine / burgandy tint to it than comes across in the photo.

Pity about the big O2 on the front though.

Are you off your mind Mac!?! That's probably the worst of the lot

Everyone is entitled to their opinion Sean.

All I'm saying is when you see it in the shop it isn't bad.

And trust me it's not often my head is turned by a jersey.

Mac - I fancied getting a red one - ideal for a Hibernocentric taffy like me Unfortunately all the shirts will have the huge O2 on them. You could always sew on some eyes and a mouth in the middle and turn it into a smiley face

Fair enough. I just think the burgundy looks quite dull. It would be much better if they had a proper red

sean.c wrote:Fair enough. I just think the burgundy looks quite dull. It would be much better if they had a proper red

Oh I don't know Sean. I think the hint of Burgandy adds a touch of class.

Cari - No I'm not a big fan of wearing advert logos on my recreational shirts and that big O2 is a definete no no.

Hard to argue with you there Mac but it's still not my cup of tea.

Whoops, didn't mean to put the pint there

Update.

Actually I walked past the sports shop again at lunch and realised that the one shown here (training shirt) isn't the new one.

This is it.

http://www.lovell-rugby.co.uk/Rugby-Shirts/Puma/Ireland-2011-or-12-Rugby-Training-Shirt-Rio-Red

God the new season can't come quick enough when I'm reduced to discussing new jerseys.

That one looks awesome

Has a lovely feel to it as well...........I need help.

I really like it - looks almost Welsh!

Cari wrote:I really like it - looks almost Welsh!

I have just written a strongly worded letter to both my AM and the First Minister Carwyn Jones. How dare they disrespect 130 years of our culture and our unique heritage

In a further development, it has been reported in Wales' self proclaimed national newspaer the Western Fail
''They are thumbing their noses at a Welsh tradition. It's bizarre"

"The decision is certain to ruffle Three feathers and could even spark a diplomatic row”

The iconic Welsh jersey has a 130-year history, dating back to 1881. Wales’ new home strip was offiicially unveiled by Under Armour earlier this month.

Ieuan ap Gwynfor ap Tomos ap Dafydd, spokesman for Abercwmfucem RFC suspected jersey sales were behind the move.
''They do often switch jerseys so people do have to buy the new colour, init butt."

The Welsh rugby public would not be happy, Ieuan ap ..... said.
"I don't think they will throw things, but they will be scornful of Ireland coming into our territory wearing red. Well ok it’s sort of burgundy, it's actually quite tidy looking though."

Irelands move to red also diminished its own proud green history, Ieuan ap ... said.
"They're just blydi crazy mun."

+1

Well I'm getting one! It's a Tommy Bowe supporters shirt!

Don't suppose youve seen this?

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=IE#/watch?v=teZlZrtwPv0

Sean - what was that supposed to be, there's a whole list of videos on that link?

"Irish rugby team in carton house"
That's what its called on YouTube. It's meant to be a viral video for the new gear