Connacht Unveil New Home Jersey For 2016/17

BLK, in its fourth year as Connacht Rugby’s official kit partners, worked closely with Connacht management on the new design that sees the jersey draw inspiration from the traditional Connacht green with a unique gradient blend.

The new home jersey features a subtle and tonal hoop design embedded with intricate and refined stripes, against the angled geometric print detail. The shoulder and upper back panel revert to a solid green base to break up the detailed graphic component of the jersey.

The chest and BLK logos are applied using a unique silicone gel finish while there are contrast navy side panels and sleeve cuffs.

The jerseys are made with BLK’s exclusive Exotek fabric throughout the main body which maximises player comfort and manoeuvrability. Exotek is the strongest, lightest and most breathable and soft-to-touch fabric ever used by BLK with its four-way stretch properties setting it apart as a market leader.

This is paired with subtle hints of navy integrated into the new BLK collar design, and an introduction of subtle Connacht branding at the bottom of back of jersey finished with a contrast white hem bind.

Commenting on the new-look kit, Bruce Wood, Brand Manager at BLK Sport, said: “We’re delighted to continue on this journey with Connacht Rugby. The past number of years, culminating last season with the team lifting the GUINNESS PRO12 trophy has been nothing short of breathtaking.

“We’re excited to continue with the province in the pursuit of both PRO12 and European success and reveal a new jersey that we feel represents the proud province. With exclusive fabric, designs and gel applications the jersey and new kit will truly help Connacht Rugby go beyond limits known. We hope the fans old and new enjoy the new jersey and range as much as we do.”