Connacht Rugby and BLK Sport launch away and European jerseys

Connacht Rugby, in partnership with BLK Sport, have revealed their new away and European kits as part of their kit launch for the 2021/22 season.

The jerseys are made with BLK’s Tricool Exotek fabric throughout the main body, together with Lycra paneling. Tricool Exotek has been created exclusively to enhance athlete performance whilst at the same time allowing for maximum player maneuverability, says BLK.

The design of the new away jersey features a black base with green horizontal stripes across the main body, Connacht green gradient side panels and charcoal sleeves. The jersey features BLK’s silicon gel logo application and new BLK collar detail. It will be worn when Connacht Rugby compete away in the newly formed United Rugby Championship this season.

The European jersey features a new teal green with cool grey branding. This jersey also features BLK’s silicon gel logo application and new BLK collar detail. It will be worn when Connacht Rugby compete in this season's Champions Cup.

Commenting on the unveiling of the new jerseys, head of commercial and marketing at Connacht Rugby, Philip Patterson, said: “We are really excited to be launching both our away and European kits today. The team really like both the look and feel of them and now, whether playing away as part of the United Rugby Championship or competing away in the Heineken Champions Cup, the team will look great in kits that we have no doubt the fans will love too.”

Commenting on the new products, Bruce Wood, head of Brand Ireland at BLK Sport, stated: “We are delighted to be launching two new striking and different kits that, we feel, the players and fans will love.”

The full Connacht Rugby range for the 2021/22 season is exclusively available instore and online from official retail partners Intersport Elverys at Elverys.ie from today (Friday).