I thought a Flash Mob was something you'd see outside SuperMacs in Eyre Square on a Saturday night?

No that's a riot but it's easy to confuse the two sometimes.

Why doesn't the branch/BLK try a limited edition clothes item see how that sells and then float out some more seeing what works and then doesn't? After a while the branch should have a good idea what people are after or won't touch.

I had a quick look into the "shop" at the last match, very little in there outside of the basics.

There really should be a souvenier type shop with mugs,keyrings,pens,phone covers stationary sets.these are the types of things that kids pick up at matches as a memento of the game. Ok these might be outside of the remit of blk but the branch should be on the ball with them.

Its soft money.

And not to forget the boxers for swift4prez !! :lol:

I have an image of you trying to get into a club with the full kit on ya, jersey, shorts, socks and all.

"Do you play for Connacht?"

"Well, in a way, don't we all?"

cheers for the info sea point.
any chance BLK can sell connacht stuff on there own website, if connacht or elverys dont want to handle them?

any idea if they have polo shirts in the pipe line. always handy to wear these on a night out, talk to women, drop in connacht rugby, when they 'oh do you play for them?', you think to yourself would be rude to lie to them, only joking, of coarse i say 'i do', hahaha (evil laugh) :evil: :evil: :evil: honestly we need polo shirts

Had a Twitter conversation by DM with the folks at BLK, a snippet attached..

Basically it is Connacht Rugby and approved stockists fault that we only get to see a limited range of wares in-store and on-line. BLK won't share the full range with the general public unfortunately, only approved retailers (presume Connacht determine those) get to see that and they decide what they want to carry in-store.

It's an absolutely maddeningly crazy continuous chicken and egg scenario, the store selects a small conservative range of Connacht stuff (to limit risk of overstock, meanwhile filling their boots with Leinster & Munster stuff..) and Connacht supporters pass because Jerseys apart the few other items are boring. And consequently because of poor sales they select an even smaller range the following season...

For the last couple of seasons we were trying to get our hands on the Connacht Contact Top (the one worn by Eric in the attached image). It appears that there's a green round neck pull over top (but Connacht didn't order any for their shop, Elverys neither).

Apparently there's a green Players Travel Jacket and green Hoody due to hit the shops very soon, so if you don't see it in your store ask the store manager to get some or contact Elvery's directly to get them ordering same from BLK, Lifestyle sports.

For those of us outside Ireland, I asked Lovells Rugby (UK) if they planned to get more form the Connacht range and they said it wasn't available, could be true or could be a polite way of saying they don't sell nearly enough to look to stock more...

My feeling is that Merchandising is something that the Connacht Clan should be asked by Connacht Rugby / BLK to provide feedback at the end of every season and in advance of any big rollout of a new range, at the moment it's very much the Mushroom model (feed them sh*t and keep them in the dark)...

Have any teams launched HEC jersey's yet? I don't think Connacht are alone in late shirt launches.

The choice is so poor. Tee Shirts, polo shirts, hats, caps, beanies, scarves, gloves, kids stuff, etc etc where are the choices and ranges, I just do not see the range of gear that we should have, the Heino is nearly started and Christmas will be here soon............

sea_point wrote:

menacethedenis wrote: Not sure if any of you are subscribed to the Connacht Rugby Store newsletter but the one that went out on Monday mentioned that a Heineken Cup Jersey was "Coming Soon"

Not particularity impressed so far with the range or speed of delivery. I don't see any single improvement over what Elverys/Rugbytech were doing. The range on the Connacht Rugby Store is appalling (better on the Elverys site ironically)it absolutely p*sses me off that you can only buy a player style jersey on-line. I personally don't want to be forced to wear a fire hazard to support my team...

C'mon @blk give us some real options, and sort out the range. The bloody Heineken Cup is nearly started at this stage...

I actually really like the home and away jerseys this year but agree the 'range' is pretty piss-poor at the moment. Can't comment on the delivery etc as I live in Galway and buy instore but if it's worse than Elverys that's very disappointing.

I thought a Flash Mob was something you'd see outside SuperMacs in Eyre Square on a Saturday night? :whistle:

menacethedenis wrote: Not sure if any of you are subscribed to the Connacht Rugby Store newsletter but the one that went out on Monday mentioned that a Heineken Cup Jersey was "Coming Soon"

Not particularity impressed so far with the range or speed of delivery. I don't see any single improvement over what Elverys/Rugbytech were doing. The range on the Connacht Rugby Store is appalling (better on the Elverys site ironically)it absolutely p*sses me off that you can only buy a player style jersey on-line. I personally don't want to be forced to wear a fire hazard to support my team...

C'mon @blk give us some real options, and sort out the range. The bloody Heineken Cup is nearly started at this stage...

Not sure if any of you are subscribed to the Connacht Rugby Store newsletter but the one that went out on Monday mentioned that a Heineken Cup Jersey was "Coming Soon"

I'm really happy that there doing this but like every year I'm bummed that they don't spread the love around and do more of these things around the province. There is always going to be one or two injured players who can't train that could drive to Sligo or Roscommon and sign shirts for an hour. Strikes me as a lack of imagination.

www.connachtrugby.ie/2013082083406/meet-...elverys-this-weekend

Meet the Connacht players in Elverys this weekendKitSelect

Senior players Gavin Duffy, Robbie Henshaw and Dave McSharry will be in Elverys, Galway Retail Park this Saturday 24th August from 12:30pm and are looking forward to meeting supporters of all ages from around the province.

The new BLK Connacht home and away jerseys will go on sale in Elverys stores around the country this Friday - the day before Connacht take on Newcastle Falcons in the final pre-season game of the summer.

Last year’s captain Gavin Duffy will be joined by his team mates Robbie Henshaw and Dave McSharry and the trio will be on hand to pose for photos, sign autographs and give rugby tips to Connacht followers of all ages. You’ll also have the chance to take on the Connacht players in a Rugby Challenge and win spot prizes in store.

We’ll have time for an exclusive Q&A so get your questions ready for the lads. Ask Robbie Henshaw about being the youngest ever Connacht player capped for Ireland? Gavin Duffy will welcome any questions on the upcoming season and will happily talk up Mayo’s chances of beating Tyrone in the GAA Senior Football Semi-Final this weekend…

Get down to Elverys, Galway Retail Park this Saturday 24th at 12:30pm

The Connacht Rugby Home and Away jersey will be available in adult and junior sizes from the following Elverys stores:

Galway - Retail Park Corbett Court Liosban Tuam

Athlone - Golden Island

Mayo - Castlebar - Bridge St. Castlebar - Link Rd. Ballina - Pearse St. Westport - Bridge St. Claremorris - Ballindine Rd.

Sligo - Johnston Court

Leitrim - Carrick - Retail Park

Dublin - Dawson St Suffolk St Dundrum Fonthill Blanchardstown

- See more at: www.connachtrugby.ie/2013082083406/meet-...sthash.eoDFGzyI.dpuf

Craic Head wrote: Love the launch of the Cardiff Blues new kit........

Mehh, if I see one more "impromptu" flash mob I think I'll spew frankly.. :sick:
It's been done, let's move on.... :whistle:


Do like the jersey though, aligns the Blues to Cardiff RFC more too..

Love the launch of the Cardiff Blues new kit........

connachtexile wrote:

If the Team\Individual Photo Shoots are being taken this week then we should get a look at the whole squad in the new jerseys next week some time.

The dead site being up-dated?! :ohmy:

Did anyone else notice the detailing on the right side of the away jersey? Looks like they are using the eagle motiff again. Can't wait to see these up close.

If u look closely u can see the eagle motif on the black shoulder of the home jersey as well