Foreign rugby club jerseys

URC, Premiership, Super Rugby: the leagues of these clubs

The clubs on this page compete in three major leagues. The United Rugby Championship brings together the Irish provinces, Welsh regions, the two Scottish teams, Italian clubs, and since 2021, South African franchises: Cardiff, the Ospreys, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Connacht participate in it. The Premiership gathers the English elite, including Northampton, Sale, and Newcastle. Super Rugby pits the franchises from New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific against each other, such as the Hurricanes. The European cups see clubs from the northern hemisphere and those from Top 14 face off, making these shirts familiar to French supporters.

The clubs

Foreign club shirts are available in:

• Cardiff shirts.
• Ospreys shirts.
• Edinburgh shirts.
• Glasgow shirts.
• Sale Sharks shirts.
• Northampton shirts.
• Newcastle shirts.
• Connacht shirts.
• Hurricanes shirts.
• Lions shirts.

You'll also find shirts from the Top 14 and the Pro D2 and those from national teams.

Colours that reflect each club's origin

Each shirt carries a strong identity. Cardiff plays in light blue and black, a blue taken from the University of Cambridge. Connacht wears green and a crest inspired by the province's flag, featuring its eagle and an arm wielding a sword. Northampton, nicknamed the Saints, combines green, black, and gold, while the Hurricanes showcase yellow and black. The British and Irish Lions, however, only play on tours, every four years, in a red shirt that unites the best players from England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.

International sizes and cuts: ordering a foreign shirt

Foreign club shirts follow international sizes, ranging from XS to double or triple XL, but the cuts vary depending on the manufacturers: some British kits are looser, while New Zealand shirts are often fitted. So, you compare your chest measurement, taken under the arms, with the brand's size guide. The supporter version is suitable for the stadium and daily wear; the player version, more technical, should be taken one size up for ease. Children's sizes, sometimes expressed in age and sometimes in letters, are based on height.

Good deals

Good bargains 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 dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days of spring, then the summer sales and the back-to-school period.

Frequently asked questions

Which foreign clubs do French teams face in the European cup?

The Irish provinces, English clubs, Scottish and Welsh teams, as well as South African franchises that have been involved in these competitions since 2022. These matches introduce their shirts to Top 14 supporters.

Why are foreign club shirts rarer in France?

These clubs are less publicised than those in Top 14, and their kits are not widely available in French shops. A Glasgow or Hurricanes shirt remains a distinctive choice that stands out in the stands.

Is a foreign club shirt a good gift?

Yes, especially for a traveller who attended a match in Galway, Cardiff, or Wellington, or for a fan of the European cup. It stands out from the commonly seen French club shirts and brings back a specific memory.

How to recognise a player version shirt?

The player version is more fitted, made from a finer and more technical fabric, often featuring grip zones and flat seams. The supporter version is looser, simpler, and is easy to wear daily.

How to care for a shirt with an embroidered badge?

Wash it inside out at thirty degrees and iron it, if necessary, on the reverse side without touching the embroidery. Avoid the tumble dryer, as it can shrink certain fabrics and dull bright colours.