This is a very rare Ireland Official Puma Rugby League Shirt from the 1996 Super League World Nines competition.
CONDITION - Shirt is in good condition
CONDITION DETAILS - Colours are good, logos are excellent. There are some game marks and staining on the front and back
SIZE - No size tag. From measurements Adults XL
Armpit to armpit 23 inches/ 58cm. Top of shoulder to bottom of the shirt 31 inches/ 78cm.
Please check the measurements as sizes from previous periods can be different to todays standard sizes.
MADE - by Puma
FEATURES - Number 10 on the back is within the material of the shirt
World Nines Super League Fiji 1996 detail on patch on front of shirt
DETAIL - Shirt worn by number 10 Conor O'Sullivan in the 1996 World Nines which were held at the National Stadium in Suva, Fiji from 22 February to 24 February.
There were 4 groups of 4 teams. Ireland were in a group with New Zealand, France and Japan
Day One Results
Ireland 20 Japan 4
Ireland 16 France 12
New Zealand 20 Ireland 0
Ireland came 2nd in the group behind New Zealand and progressed to the Trophy Competition for all the 2nd paced teams
Day Two was cancelled due to a waterlogged pitch
Day Three results
Semi Final
Western Samoa 32 Ireland 18
Third Place Play Off
Tonga 36 Ireland 8
The winner of the main competition was New Zealand, who won their first world trophy in a RL competition. New Zealand were awarded A$30,000 for the win
The 1996 World Nines marked the first time that a video referee was used for a game of Rugby League or Rugby Union . Due to a court ruling in the Federal Court of Australia this was the only Super League competition held in 1996
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