Canterbury of New Zealand, has this morning revealed the Ireland Men’s Rugby Team 150-year anniversary commemorative kit.

The kit will be worn by the Men’s National Team tomorrow, 30th November against Australia.

Packaged in a commemorative anniversary box, exclusively when purchased from Intersport Elverys, the jersey pays homage to the history of Irish international rugby, with the classic design taking inspiration from 1875.

The large white collar and bold crest create a vintage aesthetic, with Canterbury bringing a classic look back to life.

Following the initial launch of the 150-year Anniversary women’s jersey in September, jerseys are now available exclusively at selected Intersport Elverys stores, Elverys.ie and Canterbury.com priced at €100/£82 for the men’s, and women’s jersey, and €75/£60 for the Junior.

Throughout the 2024/25 season, the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) will mark the 150th anniversary of Ireland’s inaugural international rugby match, which took place between Ireland and England on February 15, 1875, with a calendar of events to celebrate the game of rugby in Ireland.

The celebrations will conclude with the British & Irish Lions facing Argentina at Aviva Stadium for the first time on Irish soil on Friday, June 20, 2025.

“This men’s 150th anniversary jersey is a celebration of Irish rugby’s storied legacy and its bright future,” said Simon Rowe, SVP Sports Marketing/ Sponsorship at Canterbury of New Zealand.

“Inspired by the original 1875 design, it pays tribute to the origins of the game while incorporating cutting-edge performance technology for today’s players. At Canterbury, we’re honoured to play a part in commemorating this historic milestone in Irish rugby’s journey.”

“The IRFU is delighted to celebrate its 150th anniversary with this iconic kit,” added Michael Collopy, Chair of the Commercial and Marketing Committee at the IRFU.

“Since its debut ahead of the Women’s 150th international in September, the kit has caught the imagination of Irish rugby followers around the world. It has proven to be a hugely popular addition to our merchandise range and we’re excited that supporters will get the chance to watch the Ireland men’s team line out in this classic kit at a packed Aviva Stadium for this historic encounter.”

Jerseys will be available while stocks last at the following Intersport Elverys stores: Dublin – Dundrum, Dublin – Suffolk St, Dublin – Aviva (Matchday only), Athlone, Carlow, Clonmel, Cork – Oliver Plunkett St., Dublin – Swords, Dublin – Blanchardstown, Dundalk, Galway – Headford Rd. Retail Park, Kilkenny, Limerick – Crescent, Sligo and Tralee.

 

 

 

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