The Connacht Rugby presented the New Euro Kit 24–25 made by Macron, which the club will wear during the new EPCR Challenge Cup season, which kicks off for the Irish XV on 7 December with a home match at the Galway Sportsgrounds against Zebre Parma. The kit is turquoise on the outside, but has a ‘green’ core on the inside, as it is made from Eco Fabric, a 100% polyester fabric made from recycled post-consumer plastic, which Macron uses for all its partner clubs.

The new Connacht Rugby’s Euro Kit 24–25 It has a navy blue polo collar, a shade that is also featured on the sleeve cuffs. The shirt is turquoise and features an embossed graphic on the shoulders, sleeves and sides depicting a detail of the club’s logo: an eagle and an arm brandishing a sword. The inside of the back of the neck is personalised with a dark green label featuring two diagonal stripes in a brighter shade of green, the club logo, the Macron logo and the inscription ‘Designed in Bologna’, to certify and highlight how each garment is conceived, designed and developed at the Macron Campus. On the chest, in the centre, in navy blue sublimation print, is the Macron the Hero, whilst on the left, again in blue, the coat of arms of the Connacht Rugby.

The shorts are turquoise with white drawstrings and feature the same embossed design on the sides as the shirt. The socks are navy blue with two turquoise stripes – one thin, the other wider – along the top edge. Also in turquoise, the Macron Hero logo appears at the ankle, whilst on the back of the calf there are three inverted triangles and, further down, the word ‘CONNACHT’.

The jumper has a fit Body Fit, the main fabric used is Eco-Armevo and the inclusion of inserts made of Eco-Boditex and Eco-Strong Mesh They ensure high performance and durability for the wearer, combined with lightness and excellent breathability.

The new Euro Kit 24-25, along with all the clothing produced by Macron for the Irish club, is available from the club’s official retailer, www.elverys.ie, and also in the section dedicated to Connacht Rugby on macron.com.