Wales Shirts, the Welsh Red

From Legends of the Seventies to Grand Slams

The Wales built its legend in the seventies when Gareth Edwards, Barry John, Phil Bennett, and JPR Williams dominated the Tournament with inventive attacking play. After tougher years, the team returned to the top by achieving the Grand Slam in 2005, 2008, 2012, and 2019, the last three under the guidance of Warren Gatland. In the World Cup, the Welsh finished third in the first edition in 1987, reached the semi-finals in 2011 and 2019, then were stopped in the quarter-finals by Argentina in Marseille during the edition held in France in 2023.

The Other Nations

The shirts of national teams are also available:

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

All teams are gathered on the national teams page.

The Principality Stadium and the Welsh Anthem

The Welsh XV hosts its opponents at the Principality Stadium, right in the centre of Cardiff, opened in 1999 for the World Cup under the name of Millennium Stadium. Its retractable roof allows for play shielded from the rain, and its stands, which hold over seventy thousand, vibrate when the crowd sings Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, the national anthem, sung in Welsh. In this cauldron, red fills the stands: the home shirt, the colour of the dragon that adorns the national flag, sometimes features patterns, as seen in a recent all-red model adorned with a tone-on-tone dragon.

Home, Away, Training: Which Welsh Shirt to Choose?

The home shirt in red, made by Macron, remains the choice for supporters wanting to wear Cardiff's colours at the stadium or during a Tournament match. The away shirt changes colour from year to year, white, grey, or dark, and appeals to those who already own the red kit. The long-sleeved training shirt, more covering, is suitable for chilly evenings and sports sessions. The travel shirt in women's fit, narrower at the shoulders and defined at the waist, is inspired by the team's travel kits during the Six Nations Tournament and can be easily worn outside the stadium.

Good Deals

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the symbol on the Wales shirt?

It is the three feathers of the prince of Wales, placed on a crown with the motto Ich Dien, which means I serve. The red dragon appears on the flag, and the leek remains the traditional emblem displayed on Saint David's Day.

Why did Wales play in black?

In 2005, to celebrate the one hundred twenty-five years of its federation, the team wore a black shirt in tribute to the South Wales club, an ancestor of the national team, and beat Australia that day. Black has since returned on some alternative shirts.

What shirt did Wales wear at the 2023 World Cup?

The red for the home shirt, and an alternative black shirt highlighted with yellow, in the colours of Saint David's flag, the country's patron. Both outfits remain sought after by supporters who followed the Welsh in France.

What is the difference between the supporter version and the player version of the Welsh shirt?

The supporter version has a straight fit and a more durable fabric, designed for everyday use. The player version, lighter and more fitted, replicates the shirt worn on the pitch at the Principality Stadium.

What size to choose for a Wales shirt?

You measure your chest under the arms and refer to the size guide Macron. Between two sizes, the larger offers ease for everyday wear, while the smaller provides a fit closer to that of the players.