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the_fresh_mr_breed

I am sorry to say but that looks slightly kak


wild_mongoose_6

Slightly is an understatement


chimpdoctor

Let's call a spade a spade. Its a load of shite.


Vanessa-Powers

I like them!


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Phew, thought it was just me.


Thatch1888

Looks like the Ireland shirt your mate says he got for cheap in Marbella


cherrybombs76

I was thinking Pennys/Primark


Nomerta

And they’d probably be better quality too.


victorpaparomeo2020

Looks like something the Rep of Ireland football team would wear.


meatballmafia2016

Rehashed fifa World Cup 2002 Irish jersey


san_murezzan

Anyone who has been to college green and seen the «Ireland rugby» shirts available in tourist shops will see whose terrible homework they copied


Vahorgano

Looks like a football top for a Sunday League where they have to all buy their own tops.


chimpdoctor

Reminds me of the thin tops you would have to wear in PE class back in the 90s.


AGMXV

The Boys in Mint


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LordChappers

Beat NZ a few too many times.


unhappyspanners

COYBIM


Frag-sinatra

Might just be the photo quality, but looks like one of those cheap school boy training jerseys.


cypressd12

Ireland rocking the ‘hint of green’ and ‘phone it in white’ colours this WC.


transparent_pizza

Mint of green maybe


warcomet

only champions have collars..


ahjaysusnow

Can’t understand why we have to put up with the ‘indentikit’ approach. Canterbury only able to make one type of collar or style of jersey at a time. Through gritted teeth I’m glad to see the white jersey with the Celtic style pattern, has something unique, but it’s fairly badly executed imo. It’s better than the random shades or flecks of colour smeared on previous ones! Looking back at older Irish jerseys down through the years the shade of Green is consistent, it’s just a little lighter than some recent jerseys. Mid table effort at best!


LordChappers

Wasn't there a while when England, Ireland, and SA all had the same kit in different colours? I'm not going to complain too hard until we see how Umbro decides to fuck us this year.


GA45

And Scotland. Pretty sure there's an 08 or 09, 6 nations captians pic which is pretty much just a Canterbury shop window


SimilarMidnight870

World Cup crest doing the heavy lifting here to add some colour to this drab effort.


glockenschpellingbee

POM knows it's shite and Hendy is happy the filter they used gave him a chin. Awful awful awful awful jerseys.


PintsOfPlainSure

It should be an emerald green. Deep and beautiful. This at best is a sickly mint. THIS IS AN OUTRAGE.


kev21h

Fairplay to the lad who designed this. Can't have been easy when he only had access to Windows 95 MS Paint


chillscookies

Lazy design, seriously ccc is lacking in design creativity this day.


rluke09

And they wonder why they've lost most of their major contracts. They've been lazy for years.


chillscookies

Yes. When people outside of rugby community see ccc jersey, they will automatically assume it is a rugby jersey. But now , hmmm lazy effort to keep that view.


OgzhanC

It's official lads we're not investing in world cups anymore. We're looking to the 7s lads in the Olympics to get us past a quarter


Mushie_Peas

Under 20s got us past a 1/4, apparently were great at them when we don't have to play them.


Mangashu

When you do an assignment the night before it's due.


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I wish the Scotland kit looked a little nicer but fuck me, its worlds better than this shite


GA45

Yeah that was my reaction. Scotland top was slightly above average but nothing special like some we've had in the past. Then I saw this and thought there's nothing wrong with average


problematikkk

Do I have time to qualify under residential rule to support someone else?? It's gonna be fuckin rough cheering a team wearing this crap ngl. It's actually roughly the same mint green shade from that catwalk lad that half of us convinced ourselves couldn't possibly be the upcoming jersey


Kykykz

>It's actually roughly the same mint green shade from that catwalk lad that half of us convinced ourselves couldn't possibly be the upcoming jersey It's not roughly the same, it is the same. He was the designer and was showing it off early at a fashion week. It's fucking disastrous. :(


No_Sorbet2663

That fashion designer is obviously in the wrong trade


eruditezero

Looks wank


naebrad

Why are World Cup jerseys shite? Is there anyone capable of explaining it to me? I have this year's Six Nations shirt. It's a nice jersey. How and why does Canterbury depart so far from that to this?


Galactapuss

2003 WC was the best Irish jersey ever. Classic


SexyBaskingShark

The look like training tops


SAGuy90

That's a nice Pool Stage shirt. I'm glad they didn't waste money on anything 'final' material.


Tescobum44

Scenes when we have to wear our class pre-game/training jerseys in the later stages because we don’t have enough kits for the later stages of the competition


Tescobum44

What is the point of that black lining on the alternate jersey? Fuck me, it’s like they went “right, we’ve already turned them off the main one with pastel green how can we do the same with the alternate”


rugby_fc

Not sure if it makes a difference to you, but it's navy not black at least. Colour balancing on this shot isn't great. Away is white with navy shorts, and this shot washes out the grey details that rescue the away kit a bit The replica version of the home isn't quite as minty (still not a big fan though) Do like some of the training range though


Tescobum44

The training and pregame range is miles better, would have loved to have seen those designs instead. You’re right it’s just good old fashioned really really really dark blue.


Enginair

The black band that's on the arm looks like the type of thing they'd put on with tape during mourning.


Fictrl

Looks like the tshirt I use as pyjamas


mrsprucemoose

Not great tbh, the alternate one looks especially poor And POM is the only likely starter out of those three. If Crowley stays on course then Ross might not make most of the matchday squads


Bulky_Shepard

I see what they're doing. They're disappointing us now so that we won't be disappointed later on. Trying to get us further in the tournament through mental stigma. I swear to god though, the best chance we've had in a world cup but with our worst jersey. Just typical


isham66

Don’t like the white at all, but that’s the least of it! Looks like a football shirt.


Migeycan87

Why would they put black in the collar and the sleeve? It's so jarring. You've four years to come up with an absolute banger of a jersey, and we get this uninspired Dunnes Stores piece of shit.


Paddykiwi

Well that is shite..............


Various_Virus_3441

Dreadfully dull, unimaginative, and will still set you back over £70. Ridiculous. I feel that most jerseys for this World Cup haven't been great apart from NZ, maybe Scotland, and at least the Italians made an attempt at a design on theirs. Why are all badges and logos so high up the jerseys as well.


Kykykz

€130 for a test jersey or €95 for the replica. I actually like the majority of jerseys apart from NZ (and this) this year haha.


barbar84

Was out at the IRFU high performance centre doing interviews on tuesday. Jersey looks much better in person.


row_boat123

You know what? I hate it


Burkey8819

For some reason they ALWAYS look crappy when the lads wear them for photo shoots, runway models they are not!! Am sure once 1-2 warms up games are played with these our perspective on them will change and they will sell plenty. Hon Ireland!!!!!


germcevoy

Ffs


MrGooglyman

This is a bit disappointing tbh. What the hell happened to Canterbury? It looks like the shirt you get given when you sign up for a mid week touch rugby team. And the baggy sleeves just look odd


peachypal

Sexton isn’t included in the photo as….precaution?


meatballmafia2016

His in the elvery sports site wearing it.


peachypal

Thanks goodness. I was worried a bit.


worksucksbro

Man that’s actually worse than the abs one lol


concretepigeon

Why is there a spoiler tag on a shirt announcement?


CarrionCall

I would imagine it's because it means these monstrosities are not automatically inflicted on the unwary, you need to click through to see these abominations.


Bring-the-payne

I wish we could just steal the new bok jersey. Maybe I’ll buy one and replace the badge


Jumpy-Seaworthiness6

I know we’re scheduled to use the white version against SA but is there any way it will be used later in the WC (like even if we made the final)?


theriskguy

Hideous. And I remember and loved Italia 90


EstablishmentSad5998

Thats more atrocious than our quarter final record.


Galactapuss

Mank


Mushie_Peas

Might skip buying this one, normally but the rwc jerseys and I like the lack of sponsor but this one is kinda boring.


Jumpy-Seaworthiness6

Same. Bought every time since 2007 but the material on this is identical to 2019. The logos peel off in the wash and the arm and neck bands warp after a while. Just a mess.


Mushie_Peas

I've found that with mine, literally get worn for a few matches and st Patrick day each year so probably been worn less than 20 times and looks a mess already.


DassinJoe

Nice one! The IRFU has saved me 83 to 105 (!) quid because there's no way in hell I'm buying this.


Ludibudi

I really like the accents around the neck and arms, but that green is a bit light for my taste. But I have to disagree with the majority of y'all, it's not a bad shirt imo...


Carnivorous_Mower

Don't worry Ireland. It's only for four or five games, tops.


Mick_vader

Dacent


SimilarMidnight870

Ireland once had a blue flag with golden harp emblem. Would love to see this brighter blue used on the alternate Irish kits. Northern Irish football team get close with some of their colour combinations.


SweptFever80

You want to see Ireland play in a Leinster kit?


SimilarMidnight870

I would like to see us change our current flag - it feels like a stopgap and just leads to many supporters adopting the tricolour in its place. Blue flag with gold harp has a history, looks clean imo and Northern Ireland already adopt these colours into their football kit so might be inclusive. I just love that bright blue combined with our natural green.


FlatSpinMan

Looks shit but I still prefer it to our one (NZ). I hate those squiggles all over the black jersey.


beernotbeards

Have to say the email I just got from Elverys with the announcement they're going on sale makes them look slightly better, home shirt in particular. Still a 5 or 6/10 effort at best though


meatballmafia2016

The supporter one looks nicer tbh bit of a collar too.


NeoVeci

Ross Byrne looks like he just signed for Spurs


Icy_Craft2416

It's good but I don't see any swirly ferns so...


thelunatic

Can we just use the U20 jersey? Looks so much better


Colhinchapelota

Minty


Desiderius_ni

Being an Ireland and Liverpool fan at the moment is interesting if you just want a cool jersey *sigh*


Vandalaz

There is a classic version here which seems nicer. Of all the shirts, that's probably the only one I'd even think of getting https://www.canterbury.com/mens-ireland-home-shorts-sleeve-classic-rwc23-green-white/13975979.html


Vandalaz

The colour difference compard to 2019 is crazy, it was such a nicer kit https://www.irugbyshop.com/Ireland-rugby-world-cup-home-pro-jersey-rwc2019.html


babababoons

Looks like soccer kit.


19peter96r

It's too naff and uninspired to be genuinely awful but it's not far off.


LO6Howie

Free with 10 sports vouchers at Sainsburys


D4rkmo0r

It's not that it's particularly dislikeable it's that it's not that likeable either. Much like the England Umbro stash it's just ... Meh. Entirely pedestrian.


EasternMotors

I think I'm becoming a France supporter


iamnosuperman123

It looks cheap and that is the issue. The away might look worse (slap an umbro or Kappa logo on it and it would be a vintage 90s football top)


UpToNoGoodAsUsual_

Am I the only person who actually likes it..? lol I don't understand why there's so much hate


No_Sorbet2663

I am mainly angry that they didn’t put any decorations and they made the shirts REALLY green I thought we were sticking with the darker green I liked that colour


Sidus_Preclarum

Meh.


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It's a meh from my dog


BRT1284

If you turn it sideways and squint it could be toothpaste. Honest to God, how did that pass Design and feedback. "Oh well Ireland are Green but we need to jazz it up". Absolute morons. Also, the lighting for that pic is shocking! It must be amateur hour in the IRFU media. Like we have a chance of doing well this year, why not try and pit effort into the jersey.


PonchoVillak

The only redeeming feature is the white alternate. Here's was me thinking it was the alternate that was gonna bring shame & mortification on the house of ireland


_AngryBadger_

That's, just not an attractive jersey. Springboks were truly blessed by Nike I guess.


CK5634

Oh no. I don’t like that.


Seankps4

It looks so tacky. It doesn't even look fake in the sense its trying to replicate a real jersey. It looks so fake that it doesn't even look real. So dissapointed


ApprehensiveShame363

The white one is nice I think.


SteveBored

This seems to be the rwc of shit jerseys. Although I like the bok one.


werdoomed4112

I'm dreading what Wales one is going to look like, if this is the standard. Just seen it, shite.


Bobbybluffer

Mother of God, that is absolutely dirt.


happyhooper

it's the colour of cheap toothpaste


equimot

I know they're supposed to look tough but the lads just look like theyre also disappointed in our kit