Bend it Like Paddy

The first Adidas Predator football boot was created in 1994 off the back of a creation of Craig Johnston, a retired Liverpool FC football player. The Adidas Predators were the first football boots to use this kind of technology to enhance a players ball striking ability. Since then, the Adidas Predator football boots and rugby boots have been at the forefront technologically advanced sports footwear.

The new Adida Incurza Predator is no exception! This rugby boot features a super-soft hybrid upper for comfort and durability  The 3d puff heel is designed to make the rugby boot fit better and more comfortably around your foot. As well as this, the Adidas Incurza XT is raised by 5mm at the heel for better running and ball striking position. This new Adidas Predator rugby boot features a lot of technology focused on comfort and running as well as the trademark ball striking and control functions. Adidas have given it what they call 'Adidas sprint formation sole, designed to be lightweight and produce good traction thanks to the hybrid mix of conical metal and diamond shaped molded studs.

With so much performance enhancing technology, it is little wonder that the Adidas Predator is the rugby boot of choice for so many top professional rugby players including New Zealand All Blacks Dan Carter, and Heineken Cup winner Jonny Sexton as well as Ulster's Paddy Jackson, who demonstrated the level of control the Adidas Incurza XT rugby boots give you in the warm up for a Heineken Cup game against Castres.

The new Adidas Incurza Predator rugby boots are available on Rugby Plus for £165.00. www.rugbyplus.com

New British and Irish Lions Jersey

As we approach 2013, this means one thing for most rugby fans… the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia. Widely regarded as the highest honour by players, and one on the best spectacles in sport, the British Lions jersey represents huge amounts of pride and tradition for rugby fans and players alike.

This seasons Lions Rugby shirt is in keeping with the traditional British Lions style and as usual made by Adidas. Like all Adidas rugby jerseys, the jersey is packed with technology, particularly designed to withstand the high temperatures players will face on the tour of Australia.  Made from 100% polyester, the jersey features ventilated climacool technology, designed to keep any rugby player at an optimum temperature. One of the most noticeable new features is the addition of the collar. This again, is a reflection of tradition attached to the British and Irish Lions, going against most modern rugby jerseys, which have reverted away from a traditional collar.

There is a replica British Lions jersey available this year as well as a Lions Test jersey, that will be worn by the British and Irish Lions squad on match days. The Lions test jersey is tighter fitting than previous Lions shirts.. who knows? It could be the difference between scoring and not!

For Lions fans who would prefer a looser fitting supporters jersey, there is supporters jersey. This jersey is still 100% polyester and climacool technology.

www.rugbyplus.com are offering the British and Irish Lions Test Jersey for and unbelievable £69.00! Get behind this hugely proud tradition by buying you Lions jersey now! 

It was revealed by the RFU that Canterbury of New Zealand will be England’s new rugby kit providers for the next 4 years. The kit is being launched under the slogan #englandisall, following the line of the new management team’s ethos of unity and pride in the English rugby team since some of the misgivings at the 2011 World Cup.

Chris Stephenson, CEO of Canterbury has promised matching tradition with technology in the new kit and has already noted very positive feedback from the England players.

Be part of this new generation of English rugby and be the first of your friends to own your own replica kit. Rugby Plus are proud to among the first to stock the new kit which can be yours for £54.99 at online rugby store www.rugbyplus.com.   

The kit has given England some early joy, managing to beat Rugby World Cup winners New Zealand by their highest ever margin. 

Take a look at the England rugby players wearing this new kit and playing some great rugby! 

The USA Eagles

Following brave performances in the 2011 Rugby World Cup, particularly a closely run 22-10 defeat to Ireland, the USA Eagles have grown in popularity both at home and internationally. 

The famous patriotism of the USA is strongly reflected through this recent improvement on the pitch as well as off, as the players are keen to demonstrate in their latest youtube video:

While the video attempts to take Eagles fans back to times when US rugby was a more dominant force, their new 3^rd Canterbury jersey is far from old fashioned! Like all current Canterbury rugby equipment the USA rugby jersey is packed with technology to ensure durability and comfort, not to mention the vibrant stars and stripes design.

This rare top is an absolute standout among any international jerseys and an excellent purchase for any Eagles fans or anyone stylish rugby fans! Show your support for the Eagles by buying the USA Eagles starts and stripes rugby jersey now for only £49.99 at www.rugbyplus.com.

With rugby 7s being added to the Olympic calendar, rugby in all its forms looks like it will grow significantly in the USA. With increased funding the USA could become a force to be reckoned with by the time the 2019 Rugby World Cup comes around as rugby becomes more glamorous  some of the masses of athletes the USA have at their disposal may turn to Rugby. Have a look at Carlin Isles!

                                 

The rugby merchandise and rugby kit worn by teams can help to create this glamour around the sport and the USA rugby kit made by Canterbury of New Zealand is certainly up there with most eye catching!

Try of the Year 2011-12

Here are Rugby Plus we have been having a look back through the rugby archives at some of the best trys of recent years. Radike Samo's effort vs New Zealand in the last ever try nations stood out as a favorite not only with us.. but was enough to earn him the IRPA (International Rugby Players Association) try of the season award!

So lets look at the important factors in the try.. the rugby kit! For a long run in like that at his age, you need a pretty special pair of rugby boots, and that's exactly what the Asics Lethal Testimonial boots are!

If you are looking for comfort are the best boots are up there with the best around! Asics background in performance running shoes is reflected strongly through these boots with soft leather as well as a 10mm heel gradient for injury prevention. They are ideal for any running rugby players as they are lightweight,

comfortable and durable. These Asics rugby boots are not only good for running, but give great traction in the scrum and the tougher areas of the pitch!

They can be purchased through www.rugbyplus.com for just £129.50.

Lets not forget about the high performance Replica Australia Rugby Jersey. This Australia test jersey is technologically advanced jersey has materials including carbon fibre and hydrosteel used in the manufacturing process, ensuring outstanding durability and performance.


Only £65 on www.rugbyplus.com!

Rugby Plus Christmas Present Ideas

If you are still struggling with a ideas for Christmas gifts, Rugby Plus is here to save the day! Wacky Sox are rugby socks with bright and amusing designs. They have grown hugely in popularity since they burst onto the rugby scene and a reperfect for novelty rugby fixtures, rugby training or just as warm pair of socks! The unique designs of these rugby socks include international designs such as Scottish thistle and Irish clover. International socks are not the only great feature as the socks are both comfortable and resilient. They are ideal for any light-hearted rugby fixture, such as invitational sevens tournaments.

Wacky Sox make the perfect Christmas gifts or a great stocking filler with the humorous ‘does my bum look big in these?’ design proving to be popular. A massive range of wacky socks is available on www.rugbyplus.com reduced from £7.99 to £5.00!

The design Rugby Plus recommends as the perfect Christmas gift for rugby fans are these novelty Christmas socks http://www.rugbyplus.com/rugby-clothing/socks/snowman-wacky-sox-large-and-xl-multicoloured.html.





Another great Christmas gift hint from Rugby Plus is the Grens Rugby Addicts Calendar 2013. In such an action packed year for rugby, the Grens Rugby Addicts Calendar ensures you won't miss a thing, from the RBS 6 nations, to the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia.. this rugby calendar has it all covered!

Get it from Rugby Plus now for £7.99!

Leicster kit change!

The new rugby season means new signings, new match ups and new rugby kit! The start of the 2012/13 season for northern hemisphere rugby clubs means that all the new rugby club kit is on display.

One of the biggest kit changes this season has been made by one of the biggest rugby clubs in the world, 9 time premiership champions and 2 time Heineken cup winners Leicster Tigers. Leicster have made the move to Canterbury of New Zealand after years of having their kit made by cotton traders.

The Leicster Tigersreplica jersey is in the new Canterbury style with a v-neck. The top is tight fitting and durable made from 88% polyester and 12% lycra. Everyone at Rugby Plus highly reccomends the new style Canterbury jerseys for both quality and comfort! 

The new jersey has so far helped Leicster to 6 victories and looking good seems to help the players play!

Check it out on the Rugby Plus online rugby store www.rugbyplus.com along with loads rugby equipment.

It’s finally here! The new Rugby Plus website is now live and open for business! Rugby Plus is an online rugby store specialising in all rugby equipment, including rugby boots, replica rugby jerseys (rugby union and rugby league), ladies rugby kit and rugby teamwear.

Our site will be packed full of discount rugby offers as well as exciting blogs and competitions in conjunction with our Facebook page www.facebook.com/RugbyPlusStore.

We take great pride in having the best and most up-to-date rugby kit and equipment thanks our extensive rugby knowledge. All our staff are involved in rugby either as players, coaches or passionate fans.

We currently have a rugby shop in Aberdeen and in the past have had stores in Dundee and Stirling. The launch of our new site is part of our new focus on serving the UK and worldwide market through our online rugby store.

Check out the new site, www.rugbyplus.com to find out more!

Follow our blog and we’ll keep you posted on any exciting rugby news as well as keeping you updated with great offers on all our rugby kit and competitions!