New Irish Rugby Jersey Sponsors?

Depp · 02-03-2009 06:23PM #1

Whats With These Rumors About The I.R.F.U. Agreeing A New Kit Sponsorship Deal With Puma? I Heard It Around School And Was Wondering If There Was Any Concrete Evidence Or Press Releases. Thanks For Your Help,.

acontadino · 02-03-2009 06:25PM

i wish nike would sponsor us;

li@mo · 02-03-2009 06:26PM

I heard there are new jerseys after the six nations which will be made by Puma.

O2 will remain as the sponsors

Depp · 02-03-2009 06:33PM

Where Did You Hear It Cos I Want To Be Sure

twinytwo · 02-03-2009 06:37PM

Personally id prefer to go back to the old jersey like the one they had in the 03 WC... just somethig about the new ones i dont like

Otacon · 02-03-2009 06:41PM

twinytwo wrote: »

just somethig about the new ones i dont like

Nipple-chafing?

Oafley Jones · 02-03-2009 06:44PM

acontadino wrote: »

i wish nike would sponsor us;

Nike, the only manufacturer lazier than canterbury when it comes to shirt design. Probably the worst looking kit as well. Things haven't changed much since they were our supplier, you'd still be lucky if your supporters merchandise consisted of more than the shirt and scarf.

Mikeyt086 · 02-03-2009 06:48PM

Let me tell you, like, there will be focking uproar in South Dublin if Oireland arnt sponsored by Canto, roysh.

Crash · 02-03-2009 06:56PM

Mikeyt086 wrote: »

Let me tell you, like, there will be focking uproar in South Dublin if Oireland arnt sponsored by Canto, roysh.

And there loike, will totally be a ban in the future if you don't post all stereotypes, like toytally, roysh?

anonymous_joe · 02-03-2009 09:03PM

Crash wrote: »

And there loike, will totally be a ban in the future if you don't post all stereotypes, like toytally, roysh?

We don';t say toytally, dude. Give us some fockin cred, man.

And for the record, Nike, eugh. Retro Adidas all teh way. :pac:

[Jackass] · 02-03-2009 09:38PM

OP this is 100% confirmed, I'm too lazy to look for a link, but I think I read it on Leinsterfans.com website with link confirming it if you want to take a look or use google. But you can take my word, this is true, and no, I'm not happy about it either.

Kooga, Kuri or (my favourite) Rugbytech all the way!!

Podge_irl · 02-03-2009 09:44PM

The Connacht jerseys are only feckin lovely. Puma make some nice jerseys and some hideous ones. But then Canterbury made largely nice jerseys til their most recent (and astoundingly lazy) concoctions. I'll wait to see what they come up with.

Depp · 02-03-2009 11:11PM

[Jackass] wrote: »

OP this is 100% confirmed, I'm too lazy to look for a link, but I think I read it on Leinsterfans.com website with link confirming it if you want to take a look or use google. But you can take my word, this is true, and no, I'm not happy about it either.

Kooga, Kuri or (my favourite) Rugbytech all the way!!

Im Rather Happy About this Development.

RS6 · 03-03-2009 12:26AM

Depp wrote: »

Im Rather Happy About this Development.

Why do you capitalise every word?

It is very annoying.

chupacabra · 03-03-2009 12:34AM

RS6 wrote: »

Why do you capitalise every word?

It is very annoying.

He didnt capitalize the word 'this', your question is completley incorrect and absolutley uncalled for. Furthermore you owe this man an apology. :cool:

Colm_OReilly · 03-03-2009 08:40AM

Nout official on a Google Search

http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=gmail&q=irfu%20puma

Having said that, there's nothing to suggest that someone in the IRFU didn't leak the information to the Irish Examiner

rala · 24-03-2009 01:40PM

I'm pretty certain that it'll be Puma and know someone who's seen the initial designs. They've indicated that it'll still be the darker/ bottle green and aren't enamoured by it.
As all the sports manufacturers work off templates I reckon it could have a chevron detail about the neck like the kit below (Puma's 09/10 template) and be the same green as the attached...

Noopti · 24-03-2009 01:57PM

Sweet Jesus I hope it isn't that green. It is nothing like the current shade:

SomeFool · 24-03-2009 03:00PM

I know it's all about money and that a deal like this is worth millions to to IRFU but I can't help thinking that it would be wonderful if the shirt was produced by an Irish company.

donmeister · 24-03-2009 03:43PM

Here my interturpretation on the new jersey,up for debate!

And dont ask me why Paul Sackey is an Irish Jersey! :pac:

Agent Smith · 24-03-2009 11:20PM

donmeister wrote: »

Here my interturpretation on the new jersey,up for debate!

And dont ask me why Paul Sackey is an Irish Jersey! :pac:

I've seen worse jearsys...

twinytwo · 25-03-2009 08:43AM

You would thing that in the current economic climate they would be trying to keep as much money in the country as possible... Can O'Neils not make rugby jerseys?

Serenity Now! · 25-03-2009 08:45AM

rala wrote: »

As all the sports manufacturers work off templates I reckon it could have a chevron detail about the neck like the kit below (Puma's 09/10 template) and be the same green as the attached...

Nothing has been announced and any changes to kiw sponsors of the Irish team obviously won't be for a time yet as there are still representitive tours to go as well.
A sports company will have a catalogue of designs, not a template, by the way so I don't know why you're speculating on one singular soccer design (seen Portsmouth outfielders shirts, for example?).

And I doubt the real Rala would be very capable of posting on a forum, never mind link an image lol

Serenity Now! · 25-03-2009 08:57AM

twinytwo wrote: »

You would thing that in the current economic climate they would be trying to keep as much money in the country as possible... Can O'Neils not make rugby jerseys?

No, O'Neills cannot make rugby jerseys (seen the Romanian kit?)

Why should anyone bankrupt themselves by ordering overpriced wares just because they're "made" in Ireland? Where should it stop? Should the fabrics be ordered here too? The dyes?
O'Neills don't even "make" their own hurling helmets (sticking a grid (made outside of Ireland) on a helmet (made outside of Ireland) doesn't deem the product 'Irish').

There are people who say "I'd love to holiday here in Ireland...but I can't afford it".

Noopti · 25-03-2009 09:16AM

Agent Smith wrote: »

I've seen worse jearsys...

Really?

I would rather wear Stade Francais pink than something like that! In all fairness that is a Puma soccer jersey. I expect the Irish jersey to be more along the lines of the Bath jersey in form.

louthandproud · 25-03-2009 10:00AM

Serenity Now! wrote: »

No, O'Neills cannot make rugby jerseys (seen the Romanian kit?)

Why should anyone bankrupt themselves by ordering overpriced wares just because they're "made" in Ireland? Where should it stop? Should the fabrics be ordered here too? The dyes?
O'Neills don't even "make" their own hurling helmets (sticking a grid (made outside of Ireland) on a helmet (made outside of Ireland) doesn't deem the product 'Irish').

There are people who say "I'd love to holiday here in Ireland...but I can't afford it".

Slightly off topic, but I wasn't aware that O'Neills even sold or marketed hurling helmets. Thought Mycro and Cooper had that market all to themselves. Must check that out, could be a bargain in the offering...

Also, the rugby jerseys as it stands are far more expensive that GAA ones. Mayby that's down to materials though? Even though the rugby tee-shirts are nearly as expensive as GAA replica jerseys which are made in Ireland.

Noopti · 25-03-2009 10:23AM

louthandproud wrote: »

Slightly off topic, but I wasn't aware that O'Neills even sold or marketed hurling helmets. Thought Mycro and Cooper had that market all to themselves. Must check that out, could be a bargain in the offering...

Also, the rugby jerseys as it stands are far more expensive that GAA ones. Mayby that's down to materials though? Even though the rugby tee-shirts are nearly as expensive as GAA replica jerseys which are made in Ireland.

Rugby jerseys are far too expensive. But luckily you can get them for less than half the price on eBay!

razorblunt · 25-03-2009 10:31AM

Will probably follow the Samoa/Tonga template.

Will be a break from Canterburt, every jersey is the same from Clermont to Scotland.

Serenity Now! · 25-03-2009 11:33AM

louthandproud wrote: »

Slightly off topic, but I wasn't aware that O'Neills even sold or marketed hurling helmets. Thought Mycro and Cooper had that market all to themselves. Must check that out, could be a bargain in the offering...

There are numerous companies in that market...all manufactured by the same small group of companies in Asia. Not even Azurri helmets are "made" in Ireland.

louthandproud wrote: »

Also, the rugby jerseys as it stands are far more expensive that GAA ones. Mayby that's down to materials though? Even though the rugby tee-shirts are nearly as expensive as GAA replica jerseys which are made in Ireland.

A GAA replica shirt (or any printed poly shirt) costs not much more than a tenner to make. What are they charging these days?

What bumps up the price on a replica shirt is the embroidery and heat-printing as well as the logo it sports.

louthandproud · 25-03-2009 11:42AM

Serenity Now! wrote: »

There are numerous companies in that market...all manufactured by the same small group of companies in Asia. Not even Azurri helmets are "made" in Ireland.

A GAA replica shirt (or any printed poly shirt) costs not much more than a tenner to make. What are they charging these days?

What bumps up the price on a replica shirt is the embroidery and heat-printing as well as the logo it sports.

GAA shirts from around €36+

I guess it's to the people behind the logo that most of the money goes. Not to the people that made them for sure.

Colm_OReilly · 30-03-2009 01:57PM

Puma confirmed as the new sponsors:

http://www.irishrugby.ie/283_16685.php

The IRFU and Puma have agreed a new eight-year partnership deal, starting at the beginning of the 2009/10 season, that enables the leading sport lifestyle brand to become the official supplier and licensee of replica merchandise for Irish rugby.

The IRFU have today announced a new sponsorship deal with Puma

Philip Browne, Chief Executive of the Irish Rugby Football Union, said: "The IRFU is delighted to enter into this relationship with Puma, an organisation, we feel, that not only understands rugby supporters but also has a proven track record in the sport.
"As a truly global iconic brand, Puma is an ideal partner with the experience and ability to communicate with many consumer groups which we are confident will help us to secure the future of Irish rugby not only at the top level but right down into the grassroots of our game.

"With all of its proven technical experience, innovative product design and development and support systems, we are very excited about the future with Puma and we look forward to a very successful partnership."

Jochen Zeitz, chairman and CEO of Puma, was equally satisfied. He said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for Puma and we are thrilled to announce our partnership with the Irish Rugby Football Union - one of the world's leading rugby teams.

"Their global reach, passion, heritage and dynamism match the Puma brand perfectly.

"This long-term strategic partnership underlines Puma's reinforced commitment to further strengthen its position as one of the leading sport lifestyle brands."

Serenity Now! · 30-03-2009 01:59PM

Now sit back and watch the media make up the figures as they go along...

ALH-06 · 30-03-2009 02:38PM

When can we expect to see the new jersey?

murphym7 · 30-03-2009 02:54PM

Hope they use a bit more imagination than Canterbury did.

gearstick · 30-03-2009 05:03PM

ALH-06 wrote: »

When can we expect to see the new jersey?

i presume we wont see it untill the summer tours, but they might decide to promote the jerseys sooner rather then later, considering our recent success

Serenity Now! · 30-03-2009 05:50PM

gearstick wrote: »

i presume we wont see it untill the summer tours, but they might decide to promote the jerseys sooner rather then later, considering our recent success

Canterbury will be kitting out the summer tour teams. I'd say you won't see it until after the tours or even august.

stephen_n · 30-03-2009 06:29PM

Serenity Now! wrote: »

Canterbury will be kitting out the summer tour teams. I'd say you won't see it until after the tours or even august.

Then why have canterbury stopped producing replicas and got rid of all old stock at half price?

anonymous_joe · 30-03-2009 08:39PM

stephen_n wrote: »

Then why have canterbury stopped producing replicas and got rid of all old stock at half price?

Because people won't buy new jerseys knowing there's a new one around the corner. Same thing applies to cars, and everything basically.

Santa Claus · 30-03-2009 08:42PM

Hope Puma can do better than the current Bath offering with the Irish jersey, the collar and old fashioned cotton material makes it look very dated

The Quins jersey isn't bad, but as someone said earlier, it's the current puma formula with chevrons etc

The Toulon jersey looks too much like an old soccer jersey, so hopefully they stay away from this design

SomeFool · 31-03-2009 01:31AM

Santa Claus wrote: »

Hope Puma can do better than the current Bath offering with the Irish jersey, the collar and old fashioned cotton material makes it look very dated

I actually like the Bath jersey. Not a fan of the collarless jerseys TBH, and prefer cotton for a supporters shirt, tis a bit more comfortable on a long day out!!

Colm_OReilly · 31-03-2009 07:19AM

None of those designs inspire me tbh. We'll see what's released in August.

Serenity Now! · 31-03-2009 08:40AM

stephen_n wrote: »

Then why have canterbury stopped producing replicas and got rid of all old stock at half price?

The answer to this question is so obvious I'm not even going to bother...

stephen_n · 31-03-2009 11:03AM

Serenity Now! wrote: »

The answer to this question is so obvious I'm not even going to bother...

Well if the answer was as obvious as you think then Canterbury made a huge mistake selling them off cheap when Ireland were heading for a GS. The more obvious answer is that the deal ran out with Canterbury at the end of this six nations!

Which funnily enough is what Elvery's said when I went looking for a jersey the Saturday we played Wales. Which of course doesn't make it fact but it's OBVIOUS they might know a bit more about it than you or I do!

Serenity Now! · 31-03-2009 01:07PM

stephen_n wrote: »

Well if the answer was as obvious as you think then Canterbury made a huge mistake selling them off cheap when Ireland were heading for a GS. The more obvious answer is that the deal ran out with Canterbury at the end of this six nations!

Which funnily enough is what Elvery's said when I went looking for a jersey the Saturday we played Wales. Which of course doesn't make it fact but it's OBVIOUS they might know a bit more about it than you or I do!

When you know a new brand sponsor for the gear that you make yourself can be announced at any day, you will do your damndest to flog off your stocks and you will not make more of them.
Canterbury don't set Elverys' prices for shirts. Elverys do hence the slashing of prices.
And if you think that Elverys bought more shirts pre-6N knowing Puma were to be announced or that Elverys (an IRFU sponsor aren't they?) didnt know about in the first place then thats your problem, not mine.

So yes, it was obvious.

ALH-06 · 31-03-2009 01:32PM

Can we not make this thread into yet another petty argument between two people lads?

stephen_n · 31-03-2009 06:43PM

Serenity Now! wrote: »

When you know a new brand sponsor for the gear that you make yourself can be announced at any day, you will do your damndest to flog off your stocks and you will not make more of them.
Canterbury don't set Elverys' prices for shirts. Elverys do hence the slashing of prices.
And if you think that Elverys bought more shirts pre-6N knowing Puma were to be announced or that Elverys (an IRFU sponsor aren't they?) didnt know about in the first place then thats your problem, not mine.

So yes, it was obvious.

Yes they did know about it as the guy in the shop was able to inform me that Puma were the new sponsors and yes they did buy in more jerseys during the six nations that is from Elvery's not me so if you have a problem with the information then take it up with them cause I don't really care

wheres your serenity now lol

toomevara · 01-04-2009 09:06AM

Oh ferfecksakes lads, put the handbags away!!! sigh.....

Back OT, according to today's Indo the deal is worth 40 million to the IRFU, not including win bonuses...if true, a great deal for the IRFU, given the straitened economic times...the indo are labelling it the single most lucrative sponsorship deal ever obtained by a national sport in Ireland...

Kudos to the IRFU...when viewed in the light of the Aviva sponsorship money, you'd have to say that someone in the IRFU seems to know what they're doing when it comes to taking care of business, which makes a refreshing change from the rest of the country....!

LeeroyJones · 01-04-2009 03:34PM

Isn't Leinster's current contract with canterbury up this season aswell?

Anybody know whether it has been renewed or not?

Downtime · 01-04-2009 03:53PM

It has been renewed and lets just say the jerseys will be quite different that the current ones.

wexican · 01-04-2009 04:45PM

Downtime wrote: »

It has been renewed and lets just say the jerseys will be quite different that the current ones.

Quite different? As long as it's still blue i'm happy!

ch2008 · 01-04-2009 07:13PM

Serenity Now! wrote: »

A sports company will have a catalogue of designs, not a template, by the way so I don't know why you're speculating on one singular soccer design (seen Portsmouth outfielders shirts, for example?).

You'd think they'd have a few more ideas alright but not always...

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