2005/07 Leinster Rugby Home Jersey (L)

Authentic 2005/07 Leinster Rugby Home Jersey by Canterbury

Secure an absolute classic piece of Irish rugby heritage with this original 2005 leinster rugby jersey manufactured by Canterbury of New Zealand. Fielded across the 2005/06 and 2006/07 Celtic League and Heineken Cup campaigns, this top captures the rugged, heavyweight construction that made Canterbury’s mid-2000s kit designs world-famous among players and supporters alike.

Lansdowne Road Nights & The Dawn of Modern Leinster

This 2005 leinster rugby jersey is forever linked with the birth of modern Leinster Rugby. Built from Canterbury’s thick cotton-poly performance blend, the shirt features a rich royal blue base offset by bold white shoulder paneling, navy trim detailing, and Canterbury’s signature white looped “temple” collar, engineered with rubber placket buttons to withstand intense pitch combat.

The chest displays an embroidered Leinster Rugby harp crest over the heart, Canterbury’s triple-loop logo on the right, and the legendary Bank of Ireland sponsor printed across the front. During this pivotal two-year cycle under head coach Michael Cheika, Leinster transitioned into an attacking superpower, highlighted by an iconic 41-35 Heineken Cup quarter-final victory over Toulouse at Le Stadium in 2006. Worn on the pitch by legendary figures including club icon Brian O’Driscoll, magical Argentine fly-half Felipe Contepomi, Gordon D’Arcy, Denis Hickie, Shane Horgan, Malcolm O’Kelly, Keith Gleeson, and a young Jamie Heaslip, original heavyweight Canterbury tops from this era remain hugely popular for matchdays at the RDS Arena and vintage sportswear collections.

Looking to expand your wider provincial kit collection? Explore our full range of club and provincial tops in our main rugby archive, browse rare retro releases in our Leinster section,

Product Details & Specifications

• Embroidered Club Crest: High-density stitched Leinster Rugby harp emblem over the heart.

• Heavyweight Canterbury Construction: Ultra-durable cotton-polyester blend knit.

• Signature Temple Collar: Classic white looped placket collar with reinforced rubber buttons.

• Iconic Front Sponsor: Features clean Bank of Ireland chest printing.

• Fit & Sizing: Tagged as Men’s Large (L). Classic relaxed 2000s boxy fit.

• Garment Care: Cool machine wash inside-out to preserve sponsor graphics and collar structure.

Specification Summary

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