Which Rugby Jerseys are the Best/Worst? 

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My favourite jersey hands down is the Argentinian. Nike with a really nice colour... hands down my favourite!

I don't have that many rugby jerseys but my Ireland training jersey made by canterbury that I bought just before the 2007 RWC has held up pretty well. It's a bit faded but still comfortable. With the RWC returning to France this year, it brings back bad memories, so it might be time for a new one, but in addition to rather than as a replacement.

Used to love the old Boks Canterbury jersey with a gold collar.

Late 1980's O'Neils schools rugby jersey. It weighed a ton and twice that in the rain but would last forever and you'd never grow into it!!!

As a Springbok supporter I'm very excited about Nike returning! Asics made some good jerseys for us and frankly even the Canterbury shirts were nice. But as a general rule Nike is the top sports clothing brand for me.

In the good ol days, Mr Price South Africa used to do a few kits (did the Sharks until fairly recently) and they were quite reasonably priced - way cheaper than any of the others!

Puma is also good quality not the best but still good I have a Bulls jersey from 2011 and 2014 both are still in great condition. The fabric is really nice and soft, no scratchy parts inside the jerseys. Bought the new one recently for R900 or NZ$88

Very excited for the Boks Nike jerseys 💪

I love The Macron jerseys fsr…they’re genuinely really clean

I come for the match previews and analysis, I stay for the jersey chat 👍🏻

Most of my playing jerseys (Sunday league) and (mixed 7s) were Kukri and loved the comfort and feel of them and never lost their colour. I have had all sorts of supporter jerseys and old Canterbury and Nike are the best. Especially the older ones with the sponsors and logos sewn in rather than printed on. My partner still wears my 95' white alternate bok jersey regularly as its comfy, never faded or frayed and still looks good.

Still have my (proper old school cloth) 2000 Wallabies jersey. Made by Canterbury. That thing is as tough as nails. It will outlast me. No doubt about that. Great video.

it makes also a huge difference if you are playing or if you are wearing it casually. the weather Also makes some difference. when you are playing you want it a bit tighter so its harder for the opponents to tackle you and you run faster. and if casual a bit looser for comfort.

Macron, Kappa but also Erreà are a bit smaller probably because they're all Italian makers and Italian sizes run smaller than most of the others. I had a Melbourne Rebels First Nation jersey by BLK shipped all over from Australia to Italy and I've been really disappointed by the quality of both the materials and the print (not as bright as the original)

Any plans to do a Jersey ranking for the URC teams? There seems to be some pretty wild designs out on the pitch this season

totally agree with you with respect to the Adidas jerseys because I got a chiefs jersey(my only NZ based team jersey) and I use it the least

I was one of the Welsh guys a bit upset with them moving from UA to Macron but was pleasantly surprised at how nice they were, not quite as good as UA as you said but not bad! Adidas have definitely changed something in their fan wear manufacturing and your right Nike are the best!

Just for mine the OG Rebels and the Southern Kings when they were in Super Rugby were pretty prime designs…quick last mention for the away jersey the Harlequins wore year they won the Prem was pretty good also

I think it also depends on what jersey you want to buy...looking at a supporters jersey or a replica...I feel my Blue Bulls replica jersey made by puma quality wise is top notch...being a replica it is a bit tight and it might be a bit scratchy but I love it. Thanks for a great channel...I love to tune in and get the updates and hear your thoughts on what's going on in the game.

As a Scot, Macron sizing can vary year to year depending on the jersey style with respect of the shirt panels. Love their adventurous designs though. Nike, only got a Racing 92 home Jersey from 2018 and a France 2008 home, but both have lasted well and they're nice style wise. Adidas, got a few France home jerseys and a Highlanders shirt, lovely designs and lasted well. Asics, only got a South Africa home from 2019 world cup, lovely feel and fit, will probably bobble over the years? Canterbury, have the Scotland home and away from 2011 in replica and the Ireland home, cotton style from their famous Chicago win against the all blacks! All have lasted well, great material (Ireland shirt is super bobbly). Also same for Bath but more recent shirt still good. Under Armour, got 1 Canada home and 1 Wasps home. Lovely material but neat fitting/stretchy. Canada home has some lovely maple leafs for extra ball grip to the chest. Le Coq Sportif, I have France home shirts, love the designs but inconsistent sizing like macron depending on how they split up the individual panels of a shirt when physically made up.

I worked at the biggest sports retailer in the USA for over 5+ years and have done tons and tons of independent testing on stuff made by all of these brands and honestly Nike and Under Armor are miles ahead in terms of durability and consistency between individual sized garments. I still wear my both of my pairs of Under Armor compression shorts from 2014 once per week, theyve been washed probably 350+ times and are still trucking along.

Good to know you are all fine! Nice to see you wearing that jersey; thought they'd be in SR for years but C-19 split it up😭 Thanks for the video; enjoyed it. Saludos 🇦🇷🇦🇷🏉and a frothy stout 🍺🤪

i don't know who makes the jerseys but the bay of plenty steamers (a NPC team) always have nice looking jerseys and their always pretty comfortable probably because everything is part of the jersey like nothing is heat pressed or stitched on which i really love

Guess you also have to pay the rent boet . 😊.. But more seriously , I was recently asked on an Aussie Rugby forum that I’ve been part of for years now who is the best Rugby pod on You Tube specifically and I said you were . I’m new to your program, but what great content . I am impressed Good job .

Just got myself an 09 Ireland jersey by puma and it’s great but huge! Also this week got hold of the Frances kiwi beating jersey from 07 same size but slightly tighter. Got adidas jersey find them the best fit, apart from my AB one I wear them less. Nike for the feel (also Fiji 7 one is so beautiful) great shirts and printing. BLK is alright. Canterbury lasts the best I’ve found collar wise. Under armour was so nice to wear casually or exercising. Never owned an ASICS one kind of want the current Wallabies one. I have a lot of Macron, great designs but remember to size up. The Italian jersey is so nice. Find them a bit heavier than the rest so should last a while. Got a castor one, that Samoan one. It feels nice. But I’d a step down from Nike and the collar on that one is a bit annoying

Big shout-out to O'Neill's too - quality kits! 👍

Have a Canterbury made Otago Jersey that is 29 years old. Bit faded but still going strong

My favourite Kiwi. Love the scope op your program. Does any of the other rugby guru's take the time to comment on the rugby kit? Don't know but enjoy the effort. Who says real men don't care about fashion trends🤣

Hi bro, As shared before, because of your jersey videos I have expanded away from my fave teams and collected a few other teams. Nevertheless, besides an ABs jersey, I have purchased a Southland Stags and Otago rugby jerseys this year. I have found with both teams, Stags (Paladin) and Otago (Gilbert) I have had to go up a size for a "comfortable fit lol". What I like about these jerseys compared to my previous ABs and Super Rugby NZ adidas jerseys is the sublimation in the jerseys, and not having to wordy about any logos cracking or peeling at all. Also re: material. Do you think with a lot of rugby jerseys using more recycled material like bottles from the sea etc makes the jersey fit go out of shape kinda? Also will def check out that site you shared too. Keep up the cool content 👍🏾

I still have a Italy jersey from there kappa days, it's been worn a lot since then, feels comfortable for me and it still in good condition, no real sign of wear and tear so it is a shame they don't any teams in rugby besides a few French clubs.

ISC and oneals are good isc really comfortable warm has nice details but oneals has much refined details like my brumbies Anzac jersey has writing on the collar and looks really good

Canterbury is clear for international shirts. Ive worn some more niche brands with club and school rugby that are also class. Adidas is decent, weird fit on me i find sometimes

Be nice to see how the classic brand goes in super rugby next season

Nike take the cake all day koro. I'v always loved the Pumas/Jaguares jerseys. Small shoutout to Samurai. They go really hard on the jersey designs.

Sorry to comment a thousand times in a row. But, I bought the USA white castore from their website, then bought the USA blue castore from aliexpress. And outside of the collar laying differently. They’re the same jerseys. The official one cost $70 usd, and the knockoff cost $17 usd. I did it for science. 😂

I've only ever owned Canterubry or Adidas jerseys, but surely the "C" ratings a bit harsh? I own the 2016 ABs performance jersey and it's so comfy and snug I wear it for gym, sleep or just general lounging around. That said I'll definitely take your two cents and eye a Nike for my next purchase

I don't have an overall favourite brand but I think certain brands work really well with certain teams and clearly put a lot of work in for them. Macron always make amazing Scotland kits and teamwear, Umbro have done bits for Bristol, Adidas are great for Leinster, Castore are doing great things for Saracens. Just some examples.

I personally like Nike and Canterbury. Paladin and Kukri are also good as well.

Underrated brand. Samurai

Gotto love your content inbetween the major Rugby games 2c's.

I like anyone that does a bespoke kit design for each country (like UA did toward the end for Wales) rather than the pick from a template like addidas or macron

If there was one man to trust on this, it's you😂

The 57-0 Bok jersey was great. Lol

Hey buddy, enjoy your content. Fiji’s apparel is sponsored by Nike too although I believe the design could be better.

I've got a whole bunch of international teams jerseys (almost 50 different countries last I checked) and I am very much in agreement with your ratings. Nike is definitely the nicest, I don't mind the Puma and Macron jerseys I have too. A few brands I have fit a little weird, like BLK and Samurai seem to be a lot bigger and Kappa seems to be smaller. I agree with what you said about Adidas too, their jerseys just don't tend to be as nice.

Canterbury

Maybe something changed with Adidas. I've had my ABs jersey from 2017 and it's still pretty mint. Black as ever. And I wear it quite a bit.

The main problem with "team Jerseys" is the quality of the jerseys sold to fans has no relation to the ones supplied to National, Club organisations. UnderArmour are unable to sustain their Rugby business due to the fact they tried to keep the same quality jerseys available to everyone........... In my local RFC, I volunteered to look after the wall mounted display case that has all the Jerseys donated by former Internationals. Most signed by former and current England Players.......Jason White and Will Greenwood to name but a few. The Ones donated in the last ten years are miles better in terms of strength and quality, compared to the ones owned by club members, many of whom have paid for the "Actual Team Jersey" which still are nowhere near the donated jerseys quality PS.One of our Jerseys was donated in 1934 by Prince Oleg Oblensky, an exiled member of the Russian Royal Family, who took refuge in Britain. This Jersey is still in superb condition, considering it's almost a century old! I've been told that it's made from Hemp, which lasts much longer than cotton! Hence the reason so many pre-WW2 uniforms exist in decent condition in Museums, as they were made from Hemp due to it's strength!

My 20yr old Kooga jerseys still holdup great

I was surprised to hear the Adidas jerseys weren't the quality they used to be, I would've thought a household name like them would be of a decent standard, not to mention the All Blacks have used Adidas kit for years and years. Puma used to make kits for teams like Bath and England Rugby League national and club teams but alas no longer. I reckon Adidas may stop making kits for rugby but still make boots, balls and training equipment etc.

Canterbury is my favourite

I would rate the paladin jerseys over the Nike ones. I have both and I reckon that paladin is just so much nicer. ISC is also good and so is dynasty. The wallabies ASICS shirt from this season is also quite comfy and super stretchy

My least favorite jerseys are adidas. They fit super weird on me. Nike is super comfortable! The castors jerseys are good also. But the new cell c sharks jerseys are by far the most comfortable I’ve ever had.

Are you doing a reaction live stream to Sale vs London Irish this evening? Or tomorrow morning for you

I still wear my 2010 Sz small ABs jersey these days. Fortunately i havent changed in size for almost 20 years so It fits like a glove. I recently bought a sz small 2021 AIG ABs shirt and its way to tight and uncomfortable. I also love my 2010 ABs top cause theres no brand in the middle area...

Wonder if Aus will follow South Africas lead in ending there contract with Asics? I read somewhere that Asics are no longer making Rugby Jersey's.

Really agree with you on Adidas. The thing that really annoys me about them is the stripes on the shoulders, they feel like they’ll get ripped really easily. I have an old Quinn’s jersey from 2015 and they’re at least stitched on like the football jerseys. Would love Leinster to go with Nike, the quality is so much better.

I like the Irish green b white a d shamrocks best in world

I love Adidas Super Rugby jerseys.

Some times you substantial a mount of moola for a ruigby jersy yeah but some over pricet and if that kind of moola for that particular jersy you a well made jersy and it's not all wys the case

Canterbury overall, I think are the best. What about Cotton Traders? Pretty good quality. Le Coq Sportif - aren't they the French sponsors now? Most recent jersey was Tsunami.

it's Cobys birthday next weekend. I've got him a new Bath jersey cost me £60

Wellington Lions have a Paladin jersey.

AND PUMA

What’s the worst jersey you’ve ever seen in terms of design?

I am really looking forward to the Boks jersey being made by Nike from next year. They might be more expensive than the current Asics one but I really like the quality and design of the other current Nike jerseys on the market (the Argentina, Jaguares and Toulon ones are great examples). I have a 2018 Boks jersey (Asics) and 2013 Boks jersey (Canterbury) and I do prefer the fit and material of the older one

So happy the Boks is going back to Nike ... Definitely gonna get the jersey. Only issue, if you believe in that kind of thing, the Boks were never able to win the World Cup when they had Nike jerseys :)

I don’t like the material In my Leinster shirt .. . the Canterbury gear is top top class .. still have the old stuff .. just fits 😮

Canterbury, KooGa, BLK and ISC. In that order

KooGa

What about Umbro

Sponsor came off under armour wales one in wash all pealed reversed it inside out looks bad now .

Macron and Nike are definitely making the best quality products right now

Where can i buy old 2010 11 12 around that time's super rugby jerseys

how bout Dynasty?

Trying to get one of the new macron emirate lions jerseys. Anyone willing to ship me one from SA? Can’t find a single online shop that will ship to the US.

For me there is only 1...and that Canterbury

Canterbury is very popular in Ireland .. there really long lasting. I hope the irish team sticks with them .. but also stop changing as much 😂

How are there week old comments on a 15 minute old video? 😂

LE COQ SPORTIF !!!

TBH, rugby jerseys nowadays have gone mellow and boring. You can’t tell the difference between an rugby jersey and a regular tshirt.Design of collars looks cheap and thinner.Jersey designed pattern look like those jockey horse racing type with square pattern colors, this is common now with Nike.Look what they introduced when they become Fijis main appereal? Huge black strips across the jersey! ..WTH!…I almost mistook them for the Power Rangers!..I think Addidas is the only one that shows they love both rugby an

I only buy a jersey every 4 years

The Springbok Nike deal is going to be so good, the prices tho will be mad

Castore have some real issues in the southern hemisphere. They seem to be ok in Europe, Harlequins away and big game jerseys look great for example. But down under Castore are awful in terms of quality and delivery. They're having to get other companies to make some of their AFL and NRL gear because they can't make delivery dates and whatever. Where's your Dynasty Sport review two cents? 😉

Thank the Lord Boks are moving back to Nike. Current fabric is not comfortable. No ventilation and scratchy

Quite surprised that you dislike Adidas. It seems like Adidas does the more successful teams like the All Blacks and Leinster and the NZ super rugby teams. I've always liked Canterbury. They've always been what I like to think of as the quintessential rugby jersey. The Boks had Canterbury, then went to Nike before the 2003 World Cup and that was the worst-looking Bok jersey ever. Then back to Canterbury for 2007 and that was probably my favourite jersey of all time. Asics didn't have a great start for me with the Boks, because the colour looked off and it was just boring jerseys. But since the 2019 world cup, the Bok jerseys looked great, the BIL Tour jerseys had a classic feel to them with modern twists. Loved that! Now we're returning to Nike and I am not very excited, because the teams who use Nike don't have nice-looking jerseys. The Argentina jersey looks terrible, and that collar looks like it doesn't know if it wants to be up or down. Then subjectively, there's just nothing that excites me about Nike jerseys. But... I'd love to be surprised or proven wrong.

I'm from La Rochelle, most supporters including myself are quite disappointed with Adidas. The fabric quality is below average and most designs are "meh, not that great". Hungaria was the former supplier, it had really nice street wear stuff whereas Adidas is just taking its common stuff in black with white stripes, putting the logo of the club on it and "voilà...". I wish Stade Rochelais could go with Nike next time, I got a lot of France Team jerseys (team and replicas) and Nike absolutely destroys Adidas then it comes to the quality of the fabric.

Don't you own a Chile kit? They are made by Umbro

My biggest problem with "Macron" as a brand is that its the same name as that awful French politician.

Who gives? Any woolly ones, say 1908, Kiwi? 🐑🚜🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

I am an adidas fanboi but I have to concede, the supporter jerseys are really uncomfortable. They don't breathe well and are irritable. If they changed the material to something like their alphaskin training gear, they'd be awesome.

Addidas is Shite, Simple as, it is designed to be uncomfortable after two washes, lose its logos after one wash, it feels like wearing a pair of clammy cacks over your chest UGHHHHH . My favourite is Canterbury because they always have a cotton option for the folk who don't actually play the game anymore but want to be comfortable in the gear they wear to an away weekend supporting their club. I cannot understand WHY Leinster run with them, except maybe there is a CVC/Silverlake involvement there which they a being screwed by.