England rugby kits are a hot ticket item for supporters, despite their overall design not varying too much from one year to the next.Each season brings a different pattern or aspect of the shirt which is different to the year before. Their results continue to be unpredictable though.

The team have not won the men’s Rugby World Cup since 2003 and last got their hands on the men’s Six Nations silverware in 2020. Despite the dip in form, the team continue to produce world class players.

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Players like Ben Earl, Owen Farrell, Martin Johnson and Jonny Wilkinson have worn the jersey over the years.

In 2025, Manchester-based Castore took over the partnership from Umbro.

there have been many different eras of England shirt. But which has been the best? here are the England rugby kits ranked all the way back to 1987.

England rugby kits, ranked

2025

England rugby announced it would now be partnering with Manchester-based sportswear manufacturer Castore to produce England’s on-field and off-field performance  wear. The deal came after Castore initially bought the manufacturing contract from Umbro in 2024.

This first Castore-labelled jersey holds similarities to Nike kits from the early 2000s.

Castore also produce kits for teams in the English Premiership such as Saracens, Bath and Harlequins.

2024

England announced their 2024/25 jersey in August. It features the usual simplistic white design with the red rose which optimises the team. However, there is also red, blue and white stripes on a navy blue panel on the end of the sleeves and on the side of the shirt.

The pattern also follows onto the shorts to link the kit together. If you would like to buy the shirt, click here.

Editor’s verdict: We see the bid to add something new to the shirt but it has not been 100% effective. 6/10.

2023

Billy Vunipola in England kit (Getty Images)

The 2019 Rugby World Cup shirt for England is similar to the 2023 one but there are some detailing differences. There are red stripes at the bottom of the shirt and the collar is a pointed V.

The shirt is the final RWC one produced by Canterbury, who lost the RFU contract the following September. There last RWC hoorah saw England take the kit all the way to the final, only to lose to a dominant South Africa.

editor’s verdict: A solid kit and the red stripes add a little something different. 8/10.

2017

1995

jason Robinson in the 1995 England kit (Getty Images)

The first Rugby World Cup for a professional England side and the kit reflected that. A simple white shirt with a navy collar and navy shorts. The Umbro logo was prominent on the chest.

Editor’s verdict: A basic kit that doesn’t stand out. 5/10.

1999

A Look Back at England’s Rugby World Cup Kits

England’s Rugby World Cup kits have evolved considerably over the years. They reflect changing styles and technologies. Let’s examine some of the most memorable designs.

1999

Neil Back running with the ball (Getty Images)

England’s 1999 Rugby World Cup kit was baggy. The sleeves, in particular, are oversized. It features a collar with a red stripe on the right-hand side.

Beyond those details, the kit is traditionally white and similar to previous designs.

Editor’s verdict: A classic 1990s fit, but not ideal for playing rugby. 6/10.

1995

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