Nike Rugby Shirts & Kit

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Who Nike supplies in professional rugby Nike's rugby footprint is smaller than adidas or Canterbury , but the teams they kit out are some of the most recognisable in the world game. South Africa (Springboks) sit at the top of the list - back-to-back Rugby World Cup winners and Nike's flagship rugby partnership. The British and Irish Lions Women are also Nike-supplied. In France's Top 14 , Toulon , Toulouse and Racing 92 all wear Nike, which means three of the most followed club sides in European rugby run out in the swoosh every weekend. If you're after a specific team jersey, head to the team collection page rather than this hub - that's where we list home, away, alternate, training and replica versions side by side. Nike sports supports and accessories Outside official team kit, Rugbystuff.com stocks Nike sports supports and water bottles . The supports cover the standard problem areas for rugby players - ankles, knees, elbows, wrists - and are useful both for returning from minor injuries and for prevention during heavy training blocks. They're a separate proposition to the team kit but worth knowing about if you're a player rather than a fan. How Nike compares to other rugby brands Players and parents often ask how Nike stacks up against the rugby specialists. Short answer: Nike is excellent at fabric and fit on the teams they supply, but they don't make rugby-specific contact gear (shoulder pads, headguards, scrum caps). For those, you'll want Canterbury, Gilbert or Body Armour . For boots, Nike pulled out of rugby boot manufacturing years ago, so adidas , Canterbury and Mizuno cover that market now. Where Nike wins in rugby is the official team kit for the sides they sponsor.