Club Kits

[Geordie]

Should have gone for the Newcie Brown Star with the Tyne bridge.

Apparently the Tyne bridge is in there... somewhere.

 

[Geordie]

Agreed, with the exception of the badge which to me should be a sacrosanct consistent identifier.

It just screams franchise to me. And while RB may be a long term investor who will do a lot of good, one day they will leave the stage and a new identity will have to be created. A nod back to heritage whether Falcons or earlier would have been the classy thing to have done.

But that's the era Newcastle find themselves in and they weren't exactly in a strong bargaining position.

Totally agree. But I can handle a dodgy badge. The strips are pretty decent considering how limited time they've had, but most importantly we still have a club to support and hopefully better actual rugby to watch.

Still waiting to hear the plans for the academy (apparently a full overhaul) and the stadium and facilities etc.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

Apparently the Tyne bridge is in there... somewhere.

The Bridge is the first thing i saw, thought it was the main detail (after the bulls of course)

TY.
I'm sure it'll grow on me - doing a sports logo must be a thankless business - I can't think of an actually good one that isn't pre-existing with a long history.

yeah, i look at the Super rugby badges and they look so dated, very 90's

 

[Rinkadink]

 

[Rinkadink]

Seems off-brand for Bristol?

 

[TRF_Olyy]

Cardiff Blues Bears
It's not a bad kit but I wouldn't say it's Bristol, tbh

Might look different in person/on pitch, though - putting them in front of a background the same colour was a poor choice

 

[BrokenWing]

Are other club shops as dismal as Bristol's?

Hardly ever anything in stock.

 

[davten]

Red Bulls have just got the shirts revealed but the supporters shirts could be another couple of months before they are available. Very happy with the kit it will be worth the wait

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Are other club shops as dismal as Bristol's?

Hardly ever anything in stock.

Anyone's supplied by Castore

 

[Rinkadink]

Are other club shops as dismal as Bristol's?

Hardly ever anything in stock.

Currently going through a large update to website and Bristol Sport store itself so it should be improved in the near future.

But you're not far off. Luckily dodged Castore for at least another season.

 

[Saintjay]

Are other club shops as dismal as Bristol's?

Hardly ever anything in stock.

Saints are the other extreme. If it sells they'll stick a Saints badge on it.

Hence why I force my dog to wear a Saints branded collar and lead. Whilst i wear a Saints lanyard for work. I've clearly got issues I know.

 

[Reiser99]

Saints are the other extreme. If it sells they'll stick a Saints badge on it.

Hence why I force my dog to wear a Saints branded collar and lead. Whilst i wear a Saints lanyard for work. I've clearly got issues I know.

I was going to say which muppet buys that rubbish but...

 

[Saintjay]

I was going to say which muppet buys that rubbish but...

I am sure my dog has a similar opinion.

 

[davten]

All the supporters from clubs who have Castore are probably still at work, working overtime to be able to afford a couple of shirts

 

[Quel Carreleur]

All the supporters from clubs who have Castore are probably still at work, working overtime to be able to afford a couple of shirts

Trouble is, you HAVE to buy a couple each year, as they only survive 8-10 goes through the washing machine

 

[Rinkadink]

Trouble is, you HAVE to buy a couple each year, as they only survive 8-10 goes through the washing machine

Wow, are they really that bad?

Does that include the player ones (instead of the supporter versions) you pay extra for as well?

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Wow, are they really that bad?

Put it this way - I bought a castore (away) one for 2023-24; and an aliexpress (home) one for 2024-25 (a mere £65 cheaper) - the latter feels like it's doing better than the former was at the same age - so some exaggeration, but they really are terrible, and I'll never buy another.

 

[Rinkadink]

Saints are the other extreme. If it sells they'll stick a Saints badge on it.

Hence why I force my dog to wear a Saints branded collar and lead. Whilst i wear a Saints lanyard for work. I've clearly got issues I know.

I have a small Bears bandana/scarf for my cat that never gets used. Luckily I don't often need a lanyard for work, my better half uses one and yes, it's one from the club.

 

[BrokenWing]

My other half bought me a Bears T-shirt a couple of weeks ago. The Hem stitching is already coming undone.

 

[Rinkadink]

they really are terrible, and I'll never buy another.

I think peak for durability we had at Bris were the Kooga ones from the 2000s, Bass triangle being the fan favourite. Still looks new (kinda) from a wear and tear perspective.

I stopped wearing them a few years back as I've been really liking the modern shirt designs plus they're easier to make work with casual clothing. Speaking of, our home shirts this year look very different without the blue lighting used in the promos.

 

[saulan]

So this is the Lions away kit this year…

 

[Reiser99]

So this is the Lions away kit this year…
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It's certainly colourful. I'm sure there is an advantage to giving the opposition a headache whilst playing them.

 

[Kiwiwomble]

rugby uses goalkeepers from the 90's now?

 

[davten]

Bath - £80 - Castore

Bristol - £70 - O'Neils

Exeter - £75 - Castore

Gloucester - £79 - Macron

Harlequins - £80 - Castore

Leicester - £80 - Castore

Newcastle - ? – VX3 - Plus 10% off for season ticket holders

Northampton - £70 - Macron

Sale - £77 - Macron

Saracens - £80 - Castore

Still waiting for the Red Bulls to advertise our merch we are being told around December due to the late take over. I'm expecting the shirts to be around £55 same as last season, but we will see.

 

[Reiser99]

Bath - £80 - Castore

Bristol - £70 - O'Neils

Exeter - £75 - Castore

Gloucester - £79 - Macron

Harlequins - £80 - Castore

Leicester - £80 - Castore

Newcastle - ? – VX3 - Plus 10% off for season ticket holders

Northampton - £70 - Macron

Sale - £77 - Macron

Saracens - £80 - Castore

Still waiting for the Red Bulls to advertise our merch we are being told around December due to the late take over. I'm expecting the shirts to be around £55 same as last season, but we will see.

Did Castore feel sorry for Exeter fans?

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Did Castore feel sorry for Exeter fans?

Don't you?

 

[Saintjay]

Bath can afford the extra £5. Your average bloke in Devon wouldn't know a Michelin starred club restaurant if it landed on them.

 

[Quel Carreleur]

Bath can afford the extra £5. Your average bloke in Devon wouldn't know a Michelin starred club restaurant if it landed on them.

Then now do you explain Gloucester and Leicester?

 

[Saintjay]

Then now do you explain Gloucester and Leicester?

Gloucester just want to be Bath. As for Tigers I try not to think about them to much.

 

[Quel Carreleur]

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