Training shirts Le Coq Sportif

Nearly a century of partnership with the French XV

The adventure begins in 1882, when Émile Camuset opens a small hosiery shop in Romilly-sur-Seine. The rooster, symbol of France, appears on his products in 1948. In rugby, Le Coq Sportif dresses the French XV from the 1930s until 1975, and then again from 1980 to 1986. The brand reconnects with the Blues from 2018 to 2024, a period marked by the Grand Slam of 2022 in the Six Nations Tournament and the 2023 World Cup held in France. Few manufacturers can boast such a long-standing relationship with a national team.

Other brands

Training shirts are also available from:

• adidas.
• Nike.
• Under Armour.
• Puma.
• Canterbury.
• Kappa.
• Gilbert.

All training shirts are gathered on the training shirts page.

Romilly-sur-Seine, where prototypes are born

The brand with the rooster has never left its roots: the site in Romilly-sur-Seine still houses its research and development hub, the design of prototypes and knitting professions. This is where its expertise as a hosier has been built, the craft of knitting that makes a good sports shirt. On a training top for rugby, this expertise is judged by the durability of the fabric after dozens of washes, the strength of the shoulder seams, which are heavily stressed in tackles, and the fabric's ability to breathe during exertion.

Men's, women's and children's sizes: the right guides

The adult sizes of the brand are expressed in letters, while children's sizes are indicated by age. The best reference remains the chest measurement, taken under the arms and then compared to the product size guide, as a fitted cut and a straight cut do not fall the same way for the same label. Female players are better off choosing a women's cut, which is shorter in the bust and more fitted at the waist, avoiding overly long shirts that flap in the slightest tackle. For a growing teenager, it's best to aim for a precise fit without going up two sizes.

Good deals

Good deals can be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and sent out in 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a stable pattern: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year festivities, winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.

Frequently asked questions

Le Coq Sportif do they fit small?

It all depends on the fit: a fitted model appears smaller than a straight model in the same size. The safest way is to compare your chest measurement to the product guide and go for the size up if you're between two.

Why a rooster as the brand's emblem?

The Gallic rooster is one of the symbols of France. The brand adopted it on its products in 1948, and its name itself references this, affirming a tricolour identity that is reflected even in its training gear.

Has Le Coq Sportif dressed French athletes at the Paris Games?

Yes, the brand designed the outfits for the French Olympic and Paralympic teams for the Paris 2024 Games, including rugby sevens. A natural extension of its long partnership with French sport.

Are there Le Coq Sportif shirts for kids?

The brand offers part of its collections in children's sizes, indicated by age. For a young player, it's best to rely on their height in centimeters rather than their age, and to avoid sizing too large, as a loose shirt provides more grip.

Can a training shirt be washed at sixty degrees?

It's better to avoid this: water that is too hot damages synthetic fibres and dulls colours. Thirty degrees is sufficient, with a detergent for sports textiles that neutralises odours, and no fabric softener, which clogs the knits.