RWC Jerseys 2019

nzzp

@mariner4life said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

never bought an AB jersey

Before going overseas, I was all old-school and wouldn't wear one. It was a weird NZ thing - I don't think people felt like you could wear one as a supporter without 'earning' it.

I'm much happier with the new model of 'wear to support the team'. It's a change for kiwis, but a good one I think.

I also bought a Black Caps shirt to wear as well

Bovidae

@mariner4life If it's not the 2007 silver jersey it's not worth keeping.

I have a few limited edition rugby jerseys but I'm not someone who wears them regularly, only at a rugby game. I did wear my AB jersey at the 2002 basketball WCs.

Machpants

@nzzp yeah I def got into wearing them when I was in the UK

taniwharugby

@Machpants yeah I bought an Adidas one in 99 before I jumped on the plane to the UK for my OE.

RoninWC

@canefan said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

@RoninWC said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

I'm with @nzzp not a fan. Needs the white collar to resemble a rugby jersey, these jerseys just look like any old sporting top, especially soccer.

And did I read it was Kiwi and Japanese inspired but I'm struggling to see anything that looks like it's been inspired by Japan or anything Japanese?

Do like the training jersey however so I might pick up one of those.

BTW, anyone think Rieko's giving his johnson a fondle in that pick with ALB?

We went without a white collar for a long time before it came back around 2011?

You raise an interesting point, it's not about the colour, I think more to the point for myself, it is the collar or even faux-collar that I prefer.

For both 2011 and 2015 we went with a more "traditional" style with a white collar in 2011 and a black collar in 2015 right, and what were the outcomes of those World Cups?

I just think that a "jersey" without a collar of any sort looks more like a t-shirt and is just like most other sports including soccer. Where as a jersey with a collar is much more traditional rugby.

Just looking at 2011, 2015 and 2019 jerseys side by side on Google Images, I'd rank them in the following order:

2015
2011
2019

The more I look at it, the more I can't help feel that the 2019 just looks like a performance t-shirt. But as @nzzp said, I'll still be supporting them not matter what, they could wearing anything in that regards.

Yeetyaah

Went and tried an All Blacks one on today. They're smaller fitting again. Had to get 2 sizes bigger than usual. But they fit nice.

Machpants

@Yeetyaah said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

They're smaller fitting again. Had to get 2 sizes bigger than usual.

NTA

I like how they choose a medium blue in honour of A Smith.

WillieTheWaiter

@Bovidae said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

I have never bothered to buy any of the new AB jerseys and still wear my 1997 CCC jersey with the Steinlager logo and white collar. Made in NZ too.

i found a NOS on ebay.. wore it to a test at Stade.. still had all the labels hanging on it that i wanted to leave on there.. some old duck (kiwi, which was odd we were surrounded by frogs) sitting behind me was all 'dear you've still got your labels on there.. RIPPPP here you go... '

Yeetyaah

@Machpants Hahaha fuck ya

Nepia

@mariner4life said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

@Bovidae said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

I have never bothered to buy any of the new AB jerseys and still wear my 1997 CCC jersey with the Steinlager logo and white collar. Made in NZ too.

I did buy a black Adidas jersey for the 1999 Blackout test at Eden Park but gave it away.

i can out hipster that

never bought an AB jersey

my mates bought me the 2007 WC version. That's my one and only. I'm actually not sure where it is to be honest. I assume it's in a drawer at home somewhere.

I've never bought an AB jersey, must be a cheap b'stard, and my mates have never bought me one - fluffybunnies.

I generally have an AB beanie thought and wear that with a black icebreaker jacket (in NZ) or a black hoodie (in Oz).

I tried to buy the Maori ABs polo from a few seasons ago but they were all sold out and then I didn't really like the old style and I have a Magpies t shirt and hoodie which I barely wear because they're fugly (they looked good on the website when I ordered them online).

TeWaio

@RoninWC said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

@canefan said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

@RoninWC said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

I'm with @nzzp not a fan. Needs the white collar to resemble a rugby jersey, these jerseys just look like any old sporting top, especially soccer.

And did I read it was Kiwi and Japanese inspired but I'm struggling to see anything that looks like it's been inspired by Japan or anything Japanese?

Do like the training jersey however so I might pick up one of those.

BTW, anyone think Rieko's giving his johnson a fondle in that pick with ALB?

We went without a white collar for a long time before it came back around 2011?

You raise an interesting point, it's not about the colour, I think more to the point for myself, it is the collar or even faux-collar that I prefer.

For both 2011 and 2015 we went with a more "traditional" style with a white collar in 2011 and a black collar in 2015 right, and what were the outcomes of those World Cups?

I just think that a "jersey" without a collar of any sort looks more like a t-shirt and is just like most other sports including soccer. Where as a jersey with a collar is much more traditional rugby.

Just looking at 2011, 2015 and 2019 jerseys side by side on Google Images, I'd rank them in the following order:

2015

2011

2019

The more I look at it, the more I can't help feel that the 2019 just looks like a performance t-shirt. But as @nzzp said, I'll still be supporting them not matter what, they could wearing anything in that regards.

Totally agree with this. It is a T shirt. What is the world coming to. The sky is falling. Harrumph.

nzzp

@TeWaio said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

Totally agree with this. It is a T shirt. What is the world coming to. The sky is falling. Harrumph.

you wouldn't believe it, but I got one given to me this morning

@Yeetyaah sorry mate, sizing is pretty standard

They look better on than they do in the pictures. Thin fabric, but now I can play rugby at the top level, right?

Also - all going to plan, the sleeve's going to be out of date in 4 months

taniwharugby

@nzzp the story behind the design is all about the RWC too, so it really is a 'limited' edition type thing anyway.

Meh, I am pretty sure it wont be the jersey that will win or lose us the RWC, we should be greatful we havent had to put up with some of the shite that is the super rugby jersies, let alone the Warriors jersies!

canefan

Better get used to the style everyone, because I expect that's what the super jerseys will look like next season

Dice

Is there any reason why rugby has totally abandoned the collar?

Otago wore the retro jersey with the collar for a round last year and the jersey looked pretty awesome. Best rugby jersey I've seen in years.

alt text

Like other sports, we need more retro jerseys.

Yeetyaah

@Dice And the year before they had a traditional collared jersey for their regular kit. I love the collar but I think it's because its more to grab on to when getting tackled.

Machpants

Grabbing the collar is a high tackle, so you should huuuuuuuuuuge seventies ones that cover your chest - get those yellow cards flowing

Bovidae

@Dice said in RWC Jerseys 2019:

Is there any reason why rugby has totally abandoned the collar?

Otago wore the retro jersey with the collar for a round last year and the jersey looked pretty awesome. Best rugby jersey I've seen in years.

This is where I say that my Waikato jersey is also a CCC version to commemorate the 1997 Ranfurly Shield win over Auckland.

31-29 if you are keeping score.

Yeetyaah

I've got the second version of the Chiefs jersey that has blue and maroon on it, Temex material, made by CCC, white collar. Beautiful jersey. Also have the long sleeve AB's jersey made by CCC with the Steinlager embroidered into the chest.

The Silver Fern

RWC Jerseys 2019