The new kit is inspired by the team of 1876
Cardiff Rugby and Cardiff RFC have unveiled a new kit to mark their 150th anniversary.
The special kit, which has been made in collaboration with Macron, is based on the strip worn by Cardiff’s pioneering team of 1876. The all-black kit even features the original skull and crossbones logo famously captured in the iconic image of inaugural captain TS Donaldson Selby.
The new shirt will be worn for the visit of Ulster on December 5, which is the closest date to the anniversary of Cardiff‘s first competitive fixture. That first game saw Cardiff take on Newport RFC at Wentloog Marshes on December 2.
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Cardiff RFC will take on the same opponents in a Super Rygbi Cymru fixture, which will happen after the BKT United Rugby Championship clash in what they hope will be a fitting occasion in the capital.
The club called up on a few Cardiff legends to help launch the new kit, including Sir Gareth Edwards, and Steve Ford, who declared it “brilliant” and “absolutely beautiful”.
Former Wales captain Sam Warburton was also impressed. “All black. Sexy all black,” he said, before then declaring the kit “naughty”.
“It’s good to see Cardiff rugby embracing a true colour,” was the verdict from former All Black Xavier Rush, who said he’d buy one before proclaiming it his “favourite ever Cardiff jersey”.
As well as the skull and crossbones design taking centre stage in striking white, there are a few other interesting details.
Inside the collar, a gold tape reads “CELEBRATING 150 YEARS” and “YMLAEN CAERDYDD”.
The kit will be completed with all black shorts and socks, while a cotton long-sleeve jersey is also expected to be released in the coming weeks.
The club have already released their home and alternative strips, with the traditional blue and black colour-scheme featuring heavily.
The home jersey features a traditional quartered design, while the alternate kit is predominantly white with blue and black shoulder, sleeves and side panels.
Cardiff begin their URC campaign away to Welsh rivals Scarlets on September 26.
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