National rugby team jerseys

Home, away, long sleeves: the variations of a jersey

Each team has a home jersey in its historical colour, and an away jersey, worn when the colours of the two teams would clash, for example when two nations dressed in blue meet. Some also add a long sleeve version, like South Africa, a nod to pre-professionalism kits that are popular in winter. The federations also offer training jerseys, which are simpler, and sometimes commemorative editions, like those that celebrated one hundred and fifty years of Ireland or one hundred and twenty years of the Crunch.

The nations

The jerseys of national teams include:

• France Team Jerseys.
• Ireland Jerseys.
• New Zealand Jerseys.
• England Jerseys.
• Scotland Jerseys.
• Wales Jerseys.
• South Africa Jerseys.
• Italy Jerseys.
• Japan Jerseys.
• Euskarians Jerseys.
• Samoa Jerseys.
• Spain Jerseys.
• Tonga Jerseys.

Also find jerseys from Top 14 and Pro D2, and from foreign clubs.

Rooster, fern, protea, thistle: the emblems of the nations

Each national jersey sports an emblem full of history. The rooster of the French XV emerged in the early 1910s, the silver fern has adorned the black of the All Blacks since 1893, and the red rose has accompanied England's white since the first match in 1871. The Springboks wear the protea on the left chest and the antelope on the right, Scotland has the thistle, Wales the feathers of the Prince of Wales, and Italy the crest of its federation on azure blue inherited from the House of Savoy. These symbols, more than the colour, allow one to date a jersey and recognise its origin at a first glance.

Supporter, authentic or performance: three cuts, three uses

The supporter version is regular fit, made of thicker and softer fabric: it’s the one worn in the stands, at a match or in everyday life. The authentic version, termed performance by some brands, takes on the player’s fitted cut, with stretchy fabric that limits grabs in tackles and wicks away sweat. It is taken one size larger for off-pitch use. The women’s cuts, like that of the Black Ferns' jersey, are tailored at the waist, and children's jerseys reflect the designs of adult models in sizes by age.

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Frequently asked questions

Which nations have won the Rugby World Cup?

South Africa in 1995, 2007, 2019 and 2023, New Zealand in 1987, 2011 and 2015, Australia in 1991 and 1999, and England in 2003. No other nation has lifted the trophy yet.

Does Belgium have a national rugby team?

Yes, Belgium, nicknamed the Black Devils, competes in European competitions organised by Rugby Europe. It has never participated in a World Cup, unlike Spain, Portugal, or Romania.

Does Morocco have a rugby selection?

Yes, Morocco has a fifteen-a-side team that competes in African competitions, with many players born or trained in France. It has not yet participated in a World Cup.

When do teams change their jerseys?

Federations often unveil a new jersey before the Six Nations Tournament, an autumn tour or a World Cup. The frequency depends on contracts with the kit supplier, with some jerseys being worn for two or three years.

What size jersey should a child wear?

Children’s sizes correspond to age ranges, often of two years. For a child who is tall for their age or between two sizes, it’s better to choose the larger size: the jersey will be worn longer.