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Blue at home, white away: the Blues' shirts

The French XV wears blue at home and switches to white away, when their colours might clash with those of the opponent. Since 2024, their kits have been made by adidas. Each shirt comes in three versions: the supporter version, with a straight cut and breathable fabric, the authentic version, fitted like the players' shirts, and the children's version, in the same colours. The matching supporter shorts and the Anthem jacket, worn by the players during the anthems, complete the outfit, along with the scarf from the World Cup hosted by France in 2023.

Other nations

Gifted nations are also available:

• Rugby Championship.

All the gifted nations are brought together on the nations page.

Thistle, feathers and pink: the emblems of the Blues' opponents

Each shirt of the Tournament features an emblem rich in history. That of Scotland, navy blue, displays the thistle, the national flower, while the Scottish flag features the white cross of Saint Andrew on a blue background. The wales plays in red, adorned with the three feathers of the Prince of Wales. England wears the red rose on a white background since its first international match, played in 1871 against Scotland. Italy defends its colours in azure blue. The Scottish, Welsh and Italian shirts are made by Macron, an Italian brand based near Bologna, which designs a home and away kit for each of these nations.

Getting a young Tournament supporter dressed without getting the size wrong

For a child, the shirt is chosen according to the age indicated in the size guide, also checking the length of the torso: a shirt that is too short rides up as soon as the child raises their arms to celebrate a try. The children's shirt of the Blues takes the blue and rooster from the adult version, and both Scotland and Italy also offer theirs for the younger ones. Choosing a size up allows it to be worn from one Tournament to the next. The ball in the colours of France is also chosen according to age: size five, used in official matches, is suitable from adolescence, while a smaller size fits better in a child's hands. These discounted prices are an opportunity to add the ball to the shirt.

Other good deals

Good bargains can also be found in the sales, clearance, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections. The key events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Does the authentic Blues jersey fit small?

Its fitted cut, designed for athletic players, tightens the shoulders and arms more than a supporter version. Many supporters go a size up from their usual size, especially if they plan to wear it over a t-shirt.

When did France achieve its first Grand Slam?

In 1968, by winning all four of its matches in the Tournament, which was then played with five nations. The Blues have since repeated the feat several times, each time celebrated as the culmination of a great generation.

Why does Ireland play under one banner?

The Irish rugby team represents the entire island, both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Since 1995, it has also sung Ireland's Call, an anthem composed to bring together players and supporters from both sides of the border.

How many matches does each nation play in the Tournament?

Five, one against each of the other teams. Home matches alternate from year to year: a nation that hosts three times one year only plays two home matches the following year, which affects their title race.

How do you wash a national jersey without damaging the badge?

It should be washed at thirty degrees, inside out, without fabric softener that can clog the technical fibres, then dried flat or on a hanger. The iron should be kept away from the badge and the heat-sealed logos, which would peel off.