1996/97 Newcastle Falcons Home Rugby Shirt (XL)

Condition: 7/10 Good. Some small dot marks scattered around, mostly on the lower front near the hem. A larger mark on the sleeve

Size: Adult Extra Large

Chest Measurement: 44-46 Inches / 112-117 CM

Manufacturer: Nike

Colour: Black & white

Material: Cotton

Seasons: 1996/1997 & 1997/1998

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Adidas Newcastle Falcons home long sleeve rugby shirt from the 1996/97 season.

The condition of this original rugby jersey is 7/10 - Good. Some small dot marks scattered around, mostly on the lower front near the hem. A larger mark on the sleeve (see photos).

Newcastle was the first fully "professional" club in the world. In 1995, Sir John Hall installed former Wasps captain Rob Andrew as his salaried Director of Rugby and saw the club earn promotion from the national Second Division to the Premiership.

The following season, Newcastle became English Premiership champions at their first attempt in 1997/98. Alongside Andrew, the Championship winning side starred cross-code All Black and Rugby League legend Inga Tuigamala, Scotland legend Doddie Weir, England star Tony Underwood, British and Irish Lions star Alan Tait and youngster Jonny Wilkinson.