Archive for the ‘International Rugby’ Category

Roksport are pleased to announce that the British and Irish Lions Jersey for kids is now available along with replica shorts and socks

British & Irish Lions Youth Rugby Shirt Replica Jersey By Adidas

British & Irish Lions Youth Rugby Shirt Replica Jersey By Adidas

British & Irish Lions Kids Rugby Shorts By Adidas

British & Irish Lions Kids Rugby Shorts By Adidas

Adidas British & Irish Lions 2013 Kids Replica Rugby Socks

Adidas British & Irish Lions 2013 Kids Replica Rugby Socks

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Roksport are pleased to announce that the British and Irish Lions Jersey for adults is now available along with replica shorts and socks

British & Irish Lions Rugby Shirt Replica Jersey By Adidas

British & Irish Lions Rugby Shirt Replica Jersey By Adidas

British & Irish Lions Rugby Shorts By Adidas

British & Irish Lions Rugby Shorts By Adidas

Adidas British & Irish Lions 2013 Replica Rugby Socks

Adidas British & Irish Lions 2013 Replica Rugby Socks

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The France Rugby team Heritage shirt is now in stock. Ideal for showing your support in the stands or as a casual rugby shirt for everyday wear.

Adidas France 2012/13 Rugby S/S Cotton Heritage Shirt True Blue

Adidas France 2012/13 Rugby S/S Cotton Heritage Shirt True Blue

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Show your support for Scotland this autumn as they look to build on the attacking free flowing rugby as they face New Zealand, South Africa and Tonga in November. The brand new Scotland alternative jersey features the iconic Scottish saltire that is perfect for showing your colours this November!

 Canterbury Scotland Rugby Shirt Alternative Pro Jersey White

Canterbury Scotland Rugby Shirt Alternative Pro Jersey White

Scotland Rugby T-Shirt By Canterbury Navy Blue

Scotland Rugby T-Shirt By Canterbury Navy Blue

Click here to view the brand new Scotland Jersey!

Roksport are proud to announce that we now stock the Under Armour Wales Training Shirts, available in the iconic red and black or the stylish black and red. Both of these t-shirts feature the trademark Under Armour features such as heatgear fabric and a unique Dragon scale print. So pop in-store or on-line to get your today!

Under Armour Wales Rugby Training Shirt Red/Black

Under Armour Wales Rugby Training Shirt Red/Black

Under Armour Wales Rugby Training Shirt Black/Red

Under Armour Wales Rugby Training Shirt Black/Red

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Roksport are proud to announce the new range of Canterbury England merchandise. We stock stylish hoodies, beanies, scarfs and t-shirts. So show your support for the red roses. Grab yours today!

Canterbury England Rugby T-Shirt Cut & Sew Dry Tee Navy

Canterbury England Rugby T-Shirt Cut & Sew Dry Tee Navy

Canterbury England Rugby Hoodie Technical Hoody Navy

Canterbury England Rugby Hoodie Technical Hoody Navy

Canterbury England Rugby Gym Shorts Navy

Canterbury England Rugby Gym Shorts Navy

Canterbury England Rugby Beanie Acrylic Stripe Beanie Bright White

Canterbury England Rugby Beanie Acrylic Stripe Beanie Bright White

Canterbury England Rugby Scarf Acrylic Scarf Bright White

Canterbury England Rugby Scarf Acrylic Scarf Bright White

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The first crop of WRU National Academy players has been identified and have begun work with the Wales national performance team this week.

An initial intake of 27 players aged between 18 and 21 has been selected by the regional and national performance pathway staff with direct input from Warren Gatland’s national coaches.

The selection process has focused on choosing players with potential to add strength to the WRU’s senior international succession plan process in the immediate years ahead.

Coaches and managers have identified players who have the physical, mental and skill-based attributes to potentially develop into top class rugby athletes.

Selection has been dictated by the needs of the succession plan so individuals with the potential to develop into future international players in specific positions have also been targeted.

The National Academy players will receive expert coaching and advice from the senior Wales coaches and WRU performance staff, they will be closely monitored with the most hi-tech equipment and will benefit from the latest in sports science, player analysis and medical screening.

All the National Academy players will remain with their regionally based WRU academies and will continue to play their rugby with their respective Regions or Principality Premiership teams to develop their core rugby experience, hone skills and help fulfil potential.

The National Academy will provide specialist unit and group sessions designed to complement the players’ regional programmes, providing further opportunity for the selected players to develop.

Today (Friday) the academy players were addressed by Wales assistant coach Rob Howley who explained the attributes and attitude required to be considered for senior international selection.

They were also medically screened and took part in a series of conditioning tests organised and delivered by WRU Head of Physical Performance Adam Beard and his team.

WRU Head of Rugby Joe Lydon said: “The aim of the National Academy is to support the identified players and complement their regionalised programmes in order to allow them to fulfil their potential.

“After input from the regional and national performance teams, the 2012 National Academy intake has been selected with the aim of accelerating individual development through world class delivery.

“We are focussed on supporting the National Academy players and their regional programmes with an eye on the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups in particular, and to set in place the systems and structures that will stand Wales in good stead well beyond that.”

Gethin Watts, National Performance Manager added, “The National Academy staff, the WRU staff within the Regions and the Regional organisations themselves are all now working together to ensure that we follow the National Academy philosophy through every level of elite rugby in Wales which means that in order to produce quality international players for Wales, we must first produce highly talented and committed Regional players.

“The boys that have been selected are a priority group of players who will be given extra support in order to fulfil their potential. They have been selected to fulfil a succession plan drawn up in conjunction with the National Management Team who have identified potential future gaps in certain positions in the coming years, and will be fast-tracked into Welsh international teams if they continue to impress.”

The National succession plan includes players in the current National Squad, Regional players who could potentially play for Wales and individuals from Wales’ international age grade and Sevens teams.

The National Academy members will remain an integral part of the system already in place within the Regions and the national age grade set-ups, but will receive additional support, medical screening, sports science advice and expert coaching.

Rob Howley said: “I am delighted that the senior national management team is now going to play a direct role in National Academy player development.

“It means that all our processes and aims will be aligned so that players know exactly what they have to achieve if they want to become a senior international player for Wales.”

Wales head coach Warren Gatland added: “The Wales squad has already proved the value of identifying talent early and utilising our pathways and squad structures to develop individuals.

“Succession planning is crucial for the continued success of the senior international squad and we see it as one of our priorities.

“A successful National Academy will give us another edge in our strategic planning aimed at selecting and retaining the best players for senior Welsh international selection.”

 

WRU National Academy members:

Jordan Williams (Scarlets, full back / outside half), Hallam Amos (Dragons, full back), Harry Robinson (Blues, wing), Dafydd Howells (Ospreys, wing), Ashley Evans (Ospreys, full back), Cory Allen (Blues, centre), Thomas Pascoe (Blues, centre), Jack Dixon (Dragons, centre), Sam Davies (Ospreys, outside half), Rhys Patchell (Blues, outside half), Rhodri Williams (Scarlets, scrum half), Nicky Smith (Ospreys, prop), Thomas Davies (Blues, prop), WillGriff John (Blues, prop), Daniel Suter (Ospreys, prop), Nicky Thomas (Ospreys, prop), Elliot Dee (Dragons, hooker), Shaun O’Rourke (Ospreys, lock), Jack Jones (Ospreys, lock), Adam Williams (Ospreys, lock), Rhodri Hughes (Ospreys, lock), Sion Bennett (Scarlets, back row), Ieuan Jones (Dragons, back row), Ellis Jenkins (Blues, back row), Daniel Thomas (Scarlets, back row), James Benjamin (Dragons, back row), Dan Baker (Ospreys, back row)

We are delighted to have the new Under Armour Wales WRU Grand slam range in stock at http://www.roksport.com.
Celebrate Wales Grand Slam success with the official Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners T-Shirt and Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners Polo Shirt. Both Polo shirts and T-shirts come in red and black.

Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners T-Shirt Red

Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners T-Shirt Red

Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners T-Shirt Black

Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners T-Shirt Black

Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners Polo Shirt Black

Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners Polo Shirt Black

Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners Polo Shirt Red

Under Armour Wales Rugby Grand Slam Winners Polo Shirt Red

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Looking for a Rugby bargain?  We at Roksport are proud to announce our Osprey sale!  We have reduced Home, Away and Training Jerseys as well as Players, Hooded and Baby Kits! Visit Online today to grab yourself a Bargain!

Ospreys Rugby Shirt Home Jersey By Kooga Black/Blue

Ospreys Rugby Shirt Home Jersey By Kooga Black/Blue

Ospreys Kids Rugby Shirt Home Jersey By kooga Black/Blue

Ospreys Kids Rugby Shirt Home Jersey By kooga Black/Blue

Osprey Rugby Shirt Training Jersey By Kooga

Osprey Rugby Shirt Training Jersey By Kooga

Osprey Kids Rugby Shirt Training Jersey By Kooga

Osprey Kids Rugby Shirt Training Jersey By Kooga

Ospreys Rugby Shirt Away Jersey By Kooga

Ospreys Rugby Shirt Away Jersey By Kooga

Ospreys Kids Rugby Shirt Away Jersey By Kooga

Ospreys Kids Rugby Shirt Away Jersey By Kooga

Ospreys Rugby Hoodie Home Shirt Hood By Kooga

Ospreys Rugby Hoodie Home Shirt Hood By Kooga

Ospreys Kids Rugby Hoodie Home Rugby Shirt Hood By Kooga

Ospreys Kids Rugby Hoodie Home Rugby Shirt Hood By Kooga

Ospreys Players Rugby Shirt Liquid Pro Jersey By Kooga

Ospreys Players Rugby Shirt Liquid Pro Jersey By Kooga

Ospreys Kids Players Rugby Shirt Liquid Pro Jersey By Kooga

Ospreys Kids Players Rugby Shirt Liquid Pro Jersey By Kooga

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Roksport are proud to announce the new range of Adidas pro rugby headguards. These headguards come in two distinct colours Black/White/Red and White/Black/Red and are the same as the one worn by Wales and Cardiff Blues Star Leigh Halfpenny. Pick yours up today either online or in our Swansea and Ammanford Stores!
Adidas Pro Rugby Headguard II Black/White/Red

Adidas Pro Rugby Headguard II Black/White/Red

Adidas Pro Rugby Headguard II White/Black/Red

Adidas Pro Rugby Headguard II White/Black/Red

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