2012 Waikato Rugby Training Shirt (XXL)

Condition: 9/10 Superb. Tags still attached. One small faint mark on the inside of the collar

Size: Adult XXL (tight fitting)

Chest Measurement: 41-43 Inches / 104-109 CM

Manufacturer: Kukri

Colour: Black, red & amber trim

Material: Polyester

Seasons: 2012 & 2013

Player: N/A

Patches: N/A

Official Kukri Waikato rugby training shirt from the 2012 season.

The condition of this original rugby jersey is 9/10 - Superb. Tags still attached. One small faint mark on the inside of the collar (see photos).

Waikato started the 2012 ITM Cup with two wins from six matches. However, they would win their last four matches, including retaining the Ranfurly Shield for the first time since 2007 with a 46–10 win over Taranaki at Yarrows Stadium. They later defended the Ranfurly Shield in their final game of the season against Hawkes Bay 28–3. This relegated Hawkes Bay to the Championship. Waikato finished fifth.

In 2013 Waikato played two Ranfurly Shield matches in Morrinsville and Ruatoria against Heartland Opposition. They defeated both Horowhenua Kapiti and East Coast before the 2013 ITM Cup season. Waikato started their Ranfurly Shield campaign with a 31–22 win over Northland. However, the following week they lost the shield to Otago 19–26. They had an impressive 42–24 win over Auckland at Waikato Stadium.

They would also challenge for the shield once again in 2013 against Counties Manukau at Pukekohe. Waikato lost 25–37 to Counties Manukau. This was their first lost to Counties Manukau since 2000. Waikato would defeat Bay of Plenty and Taranaki to survive relegation and finish 5th like the previous season.