RWC Test

BRITISH & IRISH LIONS

SINCE 1888

The Lions epitomise everything that is great about rugby. Four countries side-by-side up against the Southern Hemisphere’s finest players, showing levels of skill, commitment and power that are rarely seen on the field.

The team first toured back in 1888, when a 21-man squad of English, Scottish and Welsh players visited Australia and New Zealand. Significantly longer than the tours are now, their 35-match schedule did not include any Test matches with the team running out

against provincial, city and academic sides, winning 27 matches. They also played 19 games of Australian Rules Football.

The team return to New Zealand in the summer of 2017 to take on the reigning World Champions in a 3-Test series, with Canterbury kitting out the players for this historical event.

REPLICA

THE FAMOUS RED JERSEY

The Lions shirt is far more than just a shirt Drenched in the sweat of the legends who have worn it with such distinction and pride, steeped in stories told and untold , and capable of uniting traditional rivals in a spirit of brotherhood. It is only worn by the most deserving - the best of the best - with duty to hand it back in better shape than they received it. Wear it before earning it? No chance.

Only a brand who is on the field of play at every level of the game knows what it takes to reach the pinnacle Only a brand focussing exclusively on Rugby for over 100 years knows the heritage, culture, values, rituals and behaviours that make the Lions truly unique for players and fans. Only Canterbury is committed to the Lions shirt and those that wear it.

35338/35347 - Classic L/S Shirt - Adults £65 - Kids £49

OFF FIELD

The players selected won’t just be representing the Lions on matchdays, with nearly every step of their off field activity likely to be documented. From polo shirts to presentation pants, the squad will certainly look the part away from the pitch.

Polo Shirt Red Code: 35170 £35

Polo Shirt White Code: 35168 £35

Tipped Polo Charcoal Code: 35156 £35

Poster Graphic T-Shirt Code: 35155 £20

Full Zip Fleece Hoodie Code: 35166 £60

Hybrid Padded Jacket Code: 35191 £65

Polo Shirt Bosphorus Code: 35169 £35

Rugby Hoodie Charcoal Code: 35158 £50

Presentation Pants Code: 35184 £42

TRAINING

Whether they’re on the training field or in the gym, the players will be leaving it all out there in an attempt to secure one of the twenty-three elusive Test jerseys. We’ve got training shirts and shorts, as well as two singlets exclusive to Lovell Rugby.

35193 - Players Training Singlet - £24

Players Training Singlet Code: 35194

Cotton Training T-Shirt Code: 35177 £26

Cotton Training T-Shirt Code: 35178

Thermal Training Top Code: 35172 £55

First Layer Training Top Code: 35174 £45

Tech Crew Top Code: 35173 £50

Shower Proof Jacket Code: 35176

Cotton Training Shorts Code: 35179

£24

£60

£28

£26

m E m ORABLE m O m ENTS

CALL 99

The ‘Invincibles’ Lions side of 1974 took the law into their own hands against South Africa in an attempt to combat the Springboks physical aggression. Captain Willie John McBride decided to match fire with fire, telling his team to “Get your retaliation in first…” when he called “99”.

EVEREST

What goes on behindthe-scenes is often kept in the dark, but a camera was there to capture Jim Telfer’s iconic speech in 1997. Ahead of the first Test in South Africa, Telfer sat the forwards around him and delivered those memorable words.

“THIS IS YOUR F***ING EVEREST BOYS

Jim Telfer “

1888 Pique Polo Shirt Code: 33180 £55

1888 Stripe Polo Shirt Code: 33183 £55

1888 Classic Rugby Shirt Code: 33179 £80

1888 Stripe Rugby Shirt Code: 33176 £80

1888 Stripe Rugby Shirt Code: 35152 £80

1888 Panelled Rugby Shirt Code: 35153 £80

ACCESSORIES

Make sure you travel in style with our Lions luggage range and keep warm supporting the Lions with Canterbury’s collection of hats and scarves, perfect for the winter, whether it be in Britain, Ireland or New Zealand.

35204 - Rugby Boot Bag - £12

Freephone: 0800 197 2855

£12

Fleece Beanie Code: 35202 £12

Bobble Beanie Code: 35203 £13

Supporters Scarf Code: 35198 £14

Training Backpack Code: 35197 £30

Medium Rugby Holdall Code: 35195 £35

KIDS & WO m EN’S

Kids Full Zip Hoodie Code: 35186

£57

Kids Hoodie Code: 35161

£45

Kids Shower Proof Jacket Code: 35185

£57

Kids Graphic T-Shirt Code: 35334

£29

Kids Presentation Pants Code: 35189

£38

Kids Training Pants Code: 35313

£35

Ladies Polo Shirt Code: 35182

£35

Ladies Fleece Hoodie Code: 35164

£50

PRINTING ONLY £12

Replicate your favourite players matchday jersey with our official Shirt Printing service. Whether you want your heroes name, your name or just the number that you wear for your local club, we can print it for you.*

*Please note the above imagery is not the official British & Irish Lions print. The official imagery for names and numbers was not available at the time of printing this catalogue, but will be used as part of our printing service for the official British & Irish Lions range.