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24th Sep 2015

Pics: Connacht unveil new European jersey and it’s not half bad

Siberian style

Ben Kiely

Here’s the jersey Connacht will be braving the bitter Siberian weather in.

Connacht have unveiled their new jersey for the 2015/16 European Challenge Cup. This will be the jersey the side will wear on their trip to Siberia, as they face Russian champions RC Yenisei-STM in Krasnoyarsk, a whopping 6,000 kilometres away from Galway.

According to Connacht rugby themselves the jersey is…

“a sleek and dynamic combination of colour and detail inspired by the traditional rugby hooped jerseys of bygone eras.”

“The jersey features flash gradients of purple and navy hoops finished with vibrant green stripe detail.”

“The side/underarm panels and raglan sleeves remain solid navy to highlight the bold and vibrant accents of green featured on the sleeve and collar trims.”

In other words, it’s easy on the eyes.

***STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT (September 23rd)*** REPRO FREE***PRESS RELEASE NO REPRODUCTION FEE*** Connacht Rugby Reveal New European Jersey 23/9/2015 Kieran Marmion, Andrew Browne and Eoghan Masterson at the reveal of the new BLK Connacht Rugby 2015/16 European kit. The new jersey will go on sale exclusively instore in Life Style Sports and online at www.lifestylesports.com Pictured today Kieran Marmion Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

***STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT (September 23rd)*** REPRO FREE***PRESS RELEASE NO REPRODUCTION FEE*** Connacht Rugby Reveal New European Jersey 23/9/2015 Kieran Marmion, Andrew Browne and Eoghan Masterson at the reveal of the new BLK Connacht Rugby 2015/16 European kit. The new jersey will go on sale exclusively instore in Life Style Sports and online at www.lifestylesports.com Pictured (L-R) Andrew Browne, Kieran Marmion and Eoghan Masterson Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

***STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT (September 23rd)*** REPRO FREE***PRESS RELEASE NO REPRODUCTION FEE*** Connacht Rugby Reveal New European Jersey 23/9/2015 Kieran Marmion, Andrew Browne and Eoghan Masterson at the reveal of the new BLK Connacht Rugby 2015/16 European kit. The new jersey will go on sale exclusively instore in Life Style Sports and online at www.lifestylesports.com Pictured today Kieran Marmion Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

***STRICTLY EMBARGOED UNTIL 7PM TONIGHT (September 23rd)*** REPRO FREE***PRESS RELEASE NO REPRODUCTION FEE*** Connacht Rugby Reveal New European Jersey 23/9/2015 Kieran Marmion, Andrew Browne and Eoghan Masterson at the reveal of the new BLK Connacht Rugby 2015/16 European kit. The new jersey will go on sale exclusively instore in Life Style Sports and online at www.lifestylesports.com Pictured (L-R) Andrew Browne, Kieran Marmion and Eoghan Masterson Mandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Crombie

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