Quade Cooper quits Toulon – Classic Rugby Jerseys

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

Toulon fly-half Quade Cooper has confirmed he is leaving the club in a message to supporters on Tuesday.

Cooper thanked his “brothers and the family I now have in Toulon who I will miss.”

The 28-year-old joined the three-time European champions last year and is now expected to return to Australia, with a return to the Reds speculated in recent months.

Cooper, who has 58 Test caps for Australia, last appeared for the Wallabies during the 2015 Rugby World Cup against Uruguay.

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South Africa Players Moving to Northern Hemisphere – Classic Rugby Jerseys

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

After the Super Rugby season finishes the following are moving to new clubs away from South Africa:

Vodacom Bulls
Dean Greyling (Oyonnax), Marcel van der Merwe (Toulon),Werner Kruger (Scarlets), Nicolaas Janse van Rensburg (Montpellier), Le Roux Roets (Racing Metro), Lappies Labuschagne (Kubota Spears),
Deon Stegmann (Honda Heat),Grant Hattingh (Kubota Spears), Jacques Potgieter (Fukuoka Sanix Blues),Duhan van der Merwe (Montpellier)

Toyota Cheetahs
Maks van Dyk (Toulouse), Coenie van Wyk (Toshiba Brave Lupis), Henry Immelman (Montpellier),
Willie Britz (NTT Shining Arcs), Francois Uys (Toyota Verblitz)

DHL Stormers
Vincent Koch (Saracens), Schalk Burger (Saracens), Nic Groom (Northampton Saints), Louis Schreuder (Kubota Spears), Jean Kleyn (Munster)

Cell C Sharks
Marcell Coetzee (Ulster), JP Pietersen (Leicester Tigers), Paul Jordaan (La Rochelle), Joe Pietersen (Kamiashi Seawaves) Kyle Cooper (Newcastle Falcons)

Emirates Lions
Franco Mostert (Lyon), Derick Minnie (Zebre), Marnitz Boshoff (Connacht), Warren Whiteley (Docomo Red Hurricanes), Jaco Kriel (Kubota Spears), Lionel Mapoe (Kubota Spears)
Elton Jantjies (NTT Shining Arcs) Lloyd Greeff (Zebre), Warwick Tecklenburg (Kamiashi Seawaves)

Southern Kings
Steven Sykes (Oyonnax), Schalk Oelofste (Mont-de-Marsan), Philip du Preez (Mont-de-Marsan), Louis Fouche (Kubota Spears), Aiden Davids (Toulon), James Hall (Oyonnax), Shane Gates (NTT Shining Arcs), Jurgen Visser (Docomo Red Hurricanes)

SA 7sS
Francois Hougaard (Worcester)

Leopards
Bart Le Roux (Zebre)

Uncontracted (ex-Stormers)
Gerbrand Grobler (Racing Metro)

There are a number of reasons behind this drain of quality players but what will this mean for rugby in South Africa and the Springboks?

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Rugby Attendances Last Season – Classic Rugby Jerseys

Posted on July 10, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

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Union Bordeaux Begles (UBB) had the highest average crowds last season amongst the clubs of the three European leagues: the Top 14, the Celtic League and the Premiership, see table below.

This table was unveiled by The Rugby Paper.

The podium is also the same as last year. UBB are top for the second consecutive year. Les Girondins increased from 23 766 to 25 539 fans on average last season. Leicester Tigers are 2nd (21,769) and Harlequins 3rd (19 307). Toulon 4th (18795) are once again outside the Top 3. Toulouse 5th (17,153) and Clermont 6th ( 17 047) are also in the top 10 before Saracens, Ulster, Wasps and Northampton.

French Champions, Racing 92 rose from 27th to 21st place.

The full top 30 clubs average crowds are below:

Position	Club	Average attendance	Last years position
1	Bordeaux-Bègles	25 539	1
2	Leicester	21 769	2
3	Harlequins	19 307	3
4	Toulon	18 795	4
5	Toulouse	17 153	8
6	Clermont	17 047	7
7	Saracens	16 135	6
8	Ulster	15 601	9
9	Wasps	15 501	12
10	Northampton	15 451	10
11	Leinster	15 101	6
12	La Rochelle	14 744	13
13	Gloucester	13 885	15
14	Grenoble	13 657	11
15	Bath	13 225	14
16	Munster	12 598	17
17	Pau	12 354	–
18	Stade Français	11 577	18
19	Montpellier	11 552	19
20	Exeter	11 169	22
21	Racing 92	10 497	27
22	Brive	10 271	20
23	Oyonnax	9 908	24
24	London Irish	9 892	21
25	Castres	9 584	26
26	Worcester	9 042	–
27	Cardiff	8 834	25
28	Ospreys	8 597	28
29	Agen	8 316	–
30	Newport	7 931	29
31	Llanelli	7 352	30
32	Glasgow	6 787	33
33	Newcastle	6 742	32
34	Sale	6 169	31
35	Connacht	5 638	34
36	Edinburgh	5 479	35
37	Trévise	3 480	37
38	Zebre	2 375	38

British Lions Proposed Squad 2017

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

The Daily Telegraph has got the ball rolling already with its proposed squad for the Lions 2017 tour to New Zealand

The squad in full is as follows:

FORWARDS:

Prop: Jack McGrath (Ireland)
Prop: Mako Vunipola (England)
Prop: Mike Ross (Ireland)
Prop: Rob Evans (Wales)
Prop: Dan Cole (England)
Prop: WP Nel (Scotland)
Hooker: Dylan Hartley (England)
Hooker: Rory Best (Ireland)
Hooker: Jamie George (England)
Lock: Alun-Wyan Jones (Wales)
Lock: Maro Itoje (England)
Lock: Devin Toner (Ireland)
Lock: George Kruis (England)
Lock: Courtney Lawes (England)
Back row: Chris Robshaw (England)
Back row: CJ Stander (Ireland)
Back row: James Haskell (England)
Back row: Sam Warburton (Wales)
Back row: Taulupe Faletau (Wales)
Back row: Billy Vunipola (England)
Back row: Jamie Heaslip (Ireland)

Backs

Scrum-half: Rhys Webb (Wales)
Scrum-half: Ben Youngs
Scrum-half: Conor Murray (Ireland)
Fly-half: Dan Biggar (Wales)
Fly-half: Jonathan Sexton (Ireland)
Centre: Owen Farrell (England)
Centre: Jamie Roberts (Wales)
Centre: Robbie Henshaw (Ireland)
Centre: Jonathan Joseph (England)
Centre: Jared Payne (Ireland)
Wing: George North (Wales)
Wing: Jack Nowell (England)
Wing: Liam Williams (Wales)
Wing: Anthony Watson (England)
Full-back: Stuart Hogg (Scotland)
Full-back: Mike Brown (England)

What are your thoughts? I am sure there will be some omissions

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Otago Highlanders Rugby Jersey 1998 1999 – Classic Rugby Jerseys

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

This is an Otago Highlanders Official Canterbury Rugby Union Shirt
from the 1998/99 seasons

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SHIRT CONDITION – Shirt is in excellent condition

CONDITION DETAILS – Colours are bright, badges are excellent, small mark left sleeve

SIZE – Adults XXL, armpit to armpit 27 inches

MADE BY – Canterbury

FEATURES – Player Issue Temex Shirt. Temex bottom front of shirt.
Super 12 Rugby patch on sleeve

DETAILS – Shirt as worn when the Highlanders were runners up in the Super 12 Rugby in 1999 losing to the Crusaders 24-19 in the Grand Final

PLAYERS INCLUDED – Lima, Wilson, Ropati, Chronicled

Wallabies Rugby Jerseys

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

Lots of Wallabies rugby jerseys brought together today on the website Classic Rugby Shirts

Some of the best e best shown below. Check out all the Australia rugby shirts here BUY AUSTRALIA RUGBY SHIRTS

Rare 1992/93 shirt by Canterbury

This is an Australia Official Reebok Long Sleeved
Rugby Union Shirt from 1999

SHIRT CONDITION – Shirt is in excellent condition

CONDITION DETAILS – Colours are bright, badges are excellent

SIZE – Adults XL, armpit to armpit 25 inches

MADE BY – Reebok

FEATURES – 1899 100 Years 1999 wording embroidered across Wallabies Logo, celebrating 100 years of Tests played by the Wallabies.. The crest and the Sponsor are embroidered

This is an Australia Official Canterbury Long Sleeved
Rugby Union Shirt from the 2002/03 season

SHIRT CONDITION – Shirt is in very good condition

CONDITION DETAILS – Colours are bright, badges are excellent, slight scuff to e on sponsor

SIZE – Adults Large, armpit to armpit 22 inches

MADE BY – Canterbury

FEATURES – Crest & Wallabies Logo are embroidered

PLAYERS – included Gregan, Flatley, Larkham, Sailor

DETAILS – Home Jersey from 2002/03 when the Wallabies as World Champions lost the Tri Nations to the All Blacks in both years

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1985 1987 Ireland Rugby Jersey Old Vintage Shirt

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

This is a very rare Ireland Official Canterbury Rugby Union Jersey
from the 1985/87 seasons. This is truly a classic rugby shirt from the 1980s

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At the time Ireland Rugby did not particularly fare well, see the 5 Nations table from 1986 below

1986 5 NATIONS TABLE

Position	Nation	Games				Points				Table points
Position	Nation	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	For	Against	Difference	Tries	Table points
1	France	4	3	0	1	98	52	+46		6
1	Scotland	4	3	0	1	76	54	+22		6
3	Wales	4	2	0	2	74	71	+3		4
3	England	4	2	0	2	62	100	−38		4
5	Ireland	4	0	0	4	50	83	−33		0

1998 1999 Newcastle Rugby Jersey Old Vintage Shirt

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

The old shirts are the best!!

This is a Newcastle Falcons Away Rugby Shirt from the 1998/99 season. Made by Adidas it is of that fantastic heavier variety that rugby jerseys should be made of

Short sleeved version

Long sleeved version

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The Falcons had a good squad but only finished 8th in the Allied Dunbar Premiership , see squad and table below. They did reach the Tetleys Bitter Cup Final however they lost to Wasps

AD Premiership 1998/99 Newcastle Falcons Season squad

No. 8
- Dean Ryan
- Ross Beattie
Openside Flanker
- Richard Arnold
- Jimmy Cartmell
- Steve O’Neill
Blindside Flanker
- Peter Walton
Lock
- Doddie Weir
- Hugh Vyvyan
- Gareth Archer
- Jimmy Rule
Hooker
- Ross Nesdale
- Neil Frankland
- Richard Horton
- Christian Balshan
Prop
- Marius Hurter
- Simon Best
- George Graham
- Ian Peel
- Tim Morton
- Nick Popplewell
Scrum Half
- Gary Armstrong
- Hall Charlton
- Harley Crane
- Allen Chilten
Outside Half
- Rob Andrew
- Jonny Wilkinson
Left Wing
- Tony Underwood
Center
- Martin Shaw
- Inga Tuigamala
- Tom May
- John Leslie
Right Wing
- Ross Cook
- James Naylor
- Michael Wood
Full Back
- Peter Massey
- Stuart Legg

	Club	Played	Won	Drawn	Lost	Points For	Points Against	Points Difference	Tries For	Tries Against	Points
1	Leicester Tigers (C)	26	22	0	4	771	423	+348	86	34	44
2	Northampton Saints	26	19	0	7	754	556	+198	85	64	38
3	Saracens	26	16	1	9	748	583	+165	82	59	33
4	Harlequins	26	16	1	9	690	653	+37	64	75	33
5	Wasps	26	15	1	10	717	506	+211	80	45	31
6	Bath	26	15	0	11	698	574	+124	81	68	30
7	London Irish	26	15	0	11	703	607	+96	75	65	30
8	Newcastle Falcons	26	14	0	12	719	639	+80	85	69	28
9	Richmond (A)*	26	11	2	13	720	715	+5	96	75	24
10	Gloucester	26	9	1	16	554	643	−89	58	67	19
11	Sale Sharks	26	9	1	16	604	731	−127	76	80	19
12	London Scottish (A)*	26	8	0	18	491	734	−243	40	85	16
13	Bedford Blues	26	6	0	20	541	840	−299	63	101	12
14	West Hartlepool (R)	26	3	1	22	501	1007	−506	50	134	7

* At the end of the 1998–99 season, Richmond and London Scottish were placed into administration and merged with London Irish, and thus did not compete in the subsequent season.

Uruguay Rugby Jersey 2003 World Cup

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Classic Rugby Jerseys

Pool C

Team	Pld	W	L	PF	PA	BP	Pts
England	4	4	0	255	47	3	19
South Africa	4	3	1	184	60	3	15
Samoa	4	2	2	138	117	2	10
Uruguay	4	1	3	56	255	0	4
Georgia	4	0	4	46	200	0	0

1 October 2003

South Africa	72–6	Uruguay
Tries: van der Westhuizen (3), van Niekerk, Botha (2), Delport, Fourie, Bands, Rossouw, Scholtz, Greef Con: Koen (5), Hougaard		Pen: Aguirre (2)

Subiaco Oval, Perth
Attendance: 16,906
Referee: Paddy O’Brien (New Zealand)

15 October 2003

Samoa	60–13	Uruguay
Tries: Fa’asavalu (2), Lima (2), Tagicakibau, Fa’atau, Lemalu, Vili, Feaunati, Palepoi Con: Va’a (3), Vili (2)		Tries: Capó, Lemoine Pen: Aguirre

Subiaco Oval, Perth
Attendance: 22,020
Referee: David McHugh (Ireland)

28 October 2003

Georgia	12–24	Uruguay
Pen: Urjukashvili, Kvirikashvili (3)		Tries: Cardoso, Lamelas, Brignoni Con: Aguirre (2), Menchaca Pen: Menchaca

Aussie Stadium, Sydney
Attendance: 28,576
Referee: Kelvin Deaker (New Zealand)

2 November 2003

England	111–13	Uruguay
Tries: Moody, Lewsey (5), Balshaw (2), Catt (2), Gomarsall (2), Luger, Abbott, Robinson (2), Greenwood Con: Grayson (11), Catt (2)		Tries: Lemoine Con: Menchaca Pen: Menchaca (2)

Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane
Attendance: 46,233
Referee: Nigel Whitehouse (Wales

No. 8

Openside Flanker

Blindside Flanker

Lock

Hooker

Prop

Scrum Half

Outside Half

Left Wing

Center

Right Wing

Full Back

Pool C