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The spirit of the national flag on Portugal’s jerseys for the 2023 Rugby World Cup

Rugby Portugal is the first of the seven national teams set to wear the Macron Hero kit at the upcoming Rugby World Cup, taking place in France from 8 September to 28 October, to unveil its new kits. The ’Os Lobos‘ (the wolves), drawn in Group C alongside Wales, Georgia, Australia and Fiji, will make their debut […]
27 June 2023

It is the Rugby in Portugal the first to unveil its new kits amongst the seven national teams that will be wearing the Macron Hero at the upcoming Rugby World Cup, scheduled to take place in France from 8 September to 28 October. The ’Os Lobos’ (the Wolves), drawn in Pool C alongside Wales, Georgia, Australia and Fiji, will make their debut on 16 September against Wales in the first ‘Macron derby’ in this pool, followed by their match against Georgia on 23 September. The new kits Home Kit e Away Kit They were unveiled during a special event organised in collaboration with Cascais Town Council, which also provided the opportunity to announce a song written and composed by the famous Portuguese band Xutos & Pontapés, “Somos Lobos” (“We Are Wolves”), which will be used to support the team during the Rugby World Cup.

The jerseys made for the Rugby in Portugal They express a strong connection to their country, not only through the traditional colours that have always characterised the Portuguese national teams, but also through a design that pays homage to the symbols of the Portuguese flag. Made from fabric Eco Fabric, polyester 100% Made from recycled plastic, the new kits also send a strong message of sustainability and respect for the environment.

The combination of the red for the front and back panels of the jumper and the cardinal red for the sleeves, sides and bottom edge of the back panel, identify the new home shirt. The neckline is V-shaped, with green detailing that also features on the sleeve hems. The jersey features an all-over optical pattern created using sublimation printing, depicting the five shields found in the coat of arms on the Portuguese national flag in various shades. Embroidered on the chest in gold is the logo of the 2023 Rugby World Cup, the Macron the Hero and the coat of arms of the Rugby in Portugal. The kit is completed by white shorts and red socks with a cardinal red top edge.

The version Away Kit è white A green knitted V-neck top with a red stripe, featuring the same colour scheme as the sleeve cuffs. The sleeves, sides and bottom of the back panel are a light grey, and the same graphic design as the Home kit is featured across the entire shirt, with the five shields in various shades. The 2023 Rugby World Cup logo, the Macron Hero and the Rugby Portugal crest are embroidered in green on the chest. Green shorts and white socks with a red top band and a green horizontal stripe complete the kit.

The Portuguese national rugby team’s new match kits have a Body Fit and the fabrics used are, specifically, Echo Armevo with inserts in Echo Boditex, materials which, as well as being lightweight and breathable, ensure maximum durability.

Alongside the Macron national team jerseys, you can fully embrace your passion for rugby and the 2023 Rugby World Cup thanks to the items in the official merchandise range, available from the official RWC 2023 online store, as well as on the website macron.com, at all Macron Sport Hubs and authorised Macron retailers. The collection will also be available at all stadiums and in the fan zone shops throughout the tournament.

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