Foreign clubs for children

Premiership and United Rugby Championship

Foreign clubs compete in two major leagues. In England, the Premiership brings together historic clubs like Bath, founded in 1865, and the Sale Sharks, based near Manchester. The United Rugby Championship, which replaced the Pro14 in 2021, includes the Irish provinces, including Connacht, Welsh franchises like Cardiff, the Scottish teams of Glasgow and Edinburgh, two Italian clubs, and four South African franchises. The best of these then face the clubs from the Top 14 in the Champions Cup and in the Challenge Cup, giving children a chance to discover jerseys from elsewhere.

The Other Families

Children's clubs also come in different variations:

• Top 14 / Pro D2.

All children's clubs can be found on the clubs page.

Colours that Tell Each Club's Story

Each foreign club has shaped its visual identity. Bath plays in blue, white, and black, at the Recreation Ground in the heart of the city. Connacht, a province in the west of Ireland based in Galway, sports green. Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh proudly wear the colours of the two great Scottish cities, while Cardiff, renamed Cardiff Rugby in 2021 after years under the name of Cardiff Blues, remains true to its sky blue and black. For a child, wearing one of these jerseys is a way to show their connection to a club they discovered during a trip or a European match.

British Sizes: Reading a Children's Jersey Label

The jerseys of British and Irish clubs often display their children's sizes in age ranges, like seven-eight years or nine-ten years, sometimes accompanied by letter sizes. These markers correspond to an average stature: you measure the child and compare their height to the size guide rather than relying on their age. Cuts from across the Channel are often more fitted than French cuts; for a jersey intended for the stands, a size up provides extra comfort and room to grow. It should be washed inside out, at a maximum of thirty degrees, to preserve the badge and markings.

Good Deals

Great bargains can be found in the promotions, sales, clearance, and Black Friday. Items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The key events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Champions Cup?

It is the main European club competition, created in 1995 under the name of the European Cup and long known as the Heineken Cup. It brings together the best English, French, Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Italian, and, since 2023, South African clubs.

What does province mean for an Irish club?

In Ireland, professional rugby is organized around four historic provinces: Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht. Each represents a large region of the island and serves as a bridge between amateur clubs and the national team.

Is a foreign club jersey a good gift?

Yes, especially for a child who discovered the club during a trip, a European match, or through a player they admire. It's an original souvenir that they will often be the only one to wear in their rugby school.

How do you care for a club jersey so it lasts?

Turned inside out, it goes in the washing machine on a delicate cycle, without fabric softener that damages the breathable fibres. It should be dried flat or on a hanger, in the shade, and you should never iron a badge or marking directly.

Do South African clubs play in Europe?

Yes, South African franchises, like the Stormers or the Bulls, have been competing in the United Rugby Championship since 2021 and have joined the European cups since 2023. They bring a very physical style of play, which is appreciated by the fans.