‘Into the Elements’ inspired collection blends heritage, innovation and elite performance.
Castore and England Rugby have unveiled their new Home, Training and Travel collections for the 2026/27 season.
The new range introduces a bold visual identity. It takes inspiration from the forces of nature while focusing on elite performance.
The creative concept, ‘Into the Elements’, combines the physicality of rugby with the power of the natural world.
The collection draws inspiration from wind and water. These forces shape surfaces over time.
That idea appears through innovative fabrics, engineered textures and dynamic detailing. The designs focus on resilience, movement and evolution.
England Rugby Home Kit
The new England Rugby Home Kit sits at the centre of the collection.
The jersey offers a modern interpretation of tradition. It keeps a clean and refined look while adding advanced performance technology.
Castore describes the design as ‘heritage reborn’.
The jersey keeps England Rugby’s iconic white identity. However, it also introduces an engineered 3D jacquard fabric.
The fabric creates greater depth and texture across the garment. Its design also gives the jersey a sense of movement.
The jacquard pattern moves from smooth to textured surfaces. This detail reflects the impact of natural forces over time.
The result combines a contemporary look with England Rugby’s traditional identity.
Lightweight construction also supports player comfort. Breathable knit zones help improve airflow during matches.
The jersey also uses moisture management technology. This helps players perform at the highest level during elite competition.
Training and Travel Collections
Castore and England Rugby have also unveiled new Training and Travel collections.
The ranges will support both the men’s and women’s teams.
The wider collection focuses on performance on and off the pitch. It also creates a consistent visual identity across the range.
The designs use navy, purple and deep red tones. Earthy colours also feature throughout the collection.
Together, these colours create a distinctive look for the 2026/27 season.
Enhanced Technical Innovation
The 2026/27 range also introduces new technical features.
A new moisture management finish helps move sweat away from the skin more quickly.
Castore has also increased the abrasion testing standard for the collection.
The testing level has doubled from 10,000 to 20,000 revolutions.
This change aims to improve durability. It also helps the kit withstand the demands of international rugby.
Tom Beahon, Co-Founder of Castore, said:
“England Rugby represents one of the most iconic and respected institutions in world sport, so every detail of this collection had to reflect the pride, resilience and performance standards associated with wearing the Red Rose.
“For the 2026/27 season, we wanted to evolve the visual identity of the range while staying true to the heritage that supporters and players connect with so deeply.
“The ‘Into the Elements’ concept allowed us to introduce a more dynamic and modern design language inspired by movement, strength and the raw intensity of the game.
“From the engineered jacquard fabrics through to the enhanced performance technologies embedded across the collection, every element has been obsessively engineered to support players performing at the very highest level.
“We’re proud to unveil a range that combines innovation, craftsmanship and tradition for both players and fans alike.”
Collection Release Date
The new England Rugby Home, Training and Travel collections will be available from 21st May 2026.
Fans can purchase the new range through England Rugby and Castore retail channels.
The collection brings together traditional England Rugby styling and modern performance technology.
It also gives the 2026/27 season a distinct visual identity through the ‘Into the Elements’ concept.
