The Ireland Women’s rugby team will wear a jersey designed by Longford pupil Jack Smyth during their pre‑match warmup for their Guinness Six Nations clash against Scotland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday, May 17.
There was great excitement at St Patrick’s national school in Dromard last week as the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) revealed that Jack was the winner of its nationwide creative jersey design competition.
The competition was launched earlier this year to celebrate a historic milestone for Irish sport – Ireland Women’s first-ever standalone international fixture.
Jack’s design was selected from hundreds of entries submitted across the country, and it will form part of a landmark occasion for women’s rugby in Ireland and will be sold exclusively by INTERSPORT Elverys.
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Jack’s delighted teacher, Anna McCullagh said, “We are incredibly proud of Jack and the creativity he showed throughout this project.
“The whole class embraced the competition as a chance to express themselves and connect with Irish rugby in a really meaningful way. To see one of our pupils’ designs recognised on a national stage is an unforgettable moment for them and for our school.”
The competition was delivered by the IRFU in partnership with Canterbury, giving young people across the country the opportunity to contribute directly to a major moment in Irish rugby.
IRFU Communications Director Aoife Clarke explained that the competition was about celebrating creativity, community and the connection between the Ireland Women’s team and their supporters.
She added, “The response from budding artists nationwide was exceptional and there were some really tough decisions to make during the judging phase. Jack’s design stood out when the players voted as they loved the bold colours and design.
“We are delighted to see it brought to life as part of such a historic day at Aviva Stadium and look forward to welcoming Jack and his family as special guests.”
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Simon Rowe, SVP Canterbury NZ said Canterbury is proud to work alongside the IRFU in bringing this special edition jersey to life. “From concept to creation, it’s been a privilege to produce a design that not only reflects the creativity of its young designer but also supports the continued growth and visibility of women’s rugby in Ireland.
“Seeing the Ireland Women’s team wear it on such a significant occasion makes it all the more meaningful for us as a brand.”
Philip Staunton, Buying Director INTERSPORT Elverys said, “We’re incredibly proud to be the exclusive retail partner for this special edition jersey.
“This match at Aviva Stadium marks a historic moment for the Ireland Women’s team, playing on their own stage, and we’re delighted to play our part in bringing fans closer to that occasion.
“This jersey gives supporters a unique opportunity to celebrate and be part of a defining day for women’s sport in Ireland.”
The official warm‑up jersey featuring the winning design will be available from Friday, 15 May 15 online at https://www.elverys.ie and in selected INTERSPORT Elverys Suffolk Street and Fonthill stores; and at an INTERSPORT Elvery’s pop up at Aviva Stadium on match day, Sunday, May 17.
Tickets for the Ireland versus Scotland final round Guinness Women’s Six Nations clash at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin, on Sunday, 17 May, in the team’s first standalone international fixture at the venue are available via Ticketmaster.
Supporters are encouraged to secure tickets early to be part of a landmark moment for Irish women’s sport.
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