22 Nov 2022

Chiefs men's and women's Super Rugby sides to wear same jersey

1:42 pm on 22 November 2022

The Chiefs men's and women's Super Rugby side's will wear the same home jersey next year.

The franchise says the move will solidfy Chiefs Manawa as a core part of the Chiefs club.

Photo: Supplied: Chiefs

The Chiefs home jersey, Ngā hihi o te rā - the Rays of the Sun - takes its design inspiration from the sun, Tamanuiterā, and the Chiefs region.

The kōwhaiwhai (ornate swirls) depict the many waterways that flow throughout the region and the Chiefs colours of black, red and yellow.

"The jersey has real meaning for the Chiefs Rugby Club and was designed to demonstrate the deep connection between the club and region, it seems entirely appropriate that both squads proudly wear the same playing jersey," said CEO Simon Graafhuis.

-RNZ