Shortage of England shirts for Women's World Cup

Fans person been near incapable to bargain England's Women's Rugby World Cup shirts aft shaper Castore admitted a proviso concatenation error.

The Red Roses commencement their World Cup run against nan USA astatine Sunderland's Stadium of Light astatine 19:30 BST connected Friday.

The tourney garment worn by England features reddish trim and does not person nan logo of garment sponsors O2 printed - World Cup rules authorities teams are not allowed to showcase marque deals connected their kits.

The RFU is understood to beryllium disappointment astatine nan proviso issue.

British marque Castore said: "We tin corroborate that charismatic England Rugby World Cup shirts are now successful short supply, arsenic fans proceed to show their astonishing support for nan Red Roses. Online stores are now sold out, but banal will beryllium disposable astatine England crippled lucifer venues."

Record crowds are expected to be nan 2025 World Cup, pinch 375,000 of nan 470,000 tickets having already been sold, including nan 82,000 tickets for nan last astatine Twickenham.

The Red Roses unveiled their Castore kit successful May aft nan erstwhile statement pinch Umbro was ended 3 years early.

This is not nan first clip Castore has travel nether scrutiny complete its sportswear. Two years agone Aston Villa footballers complained astir nan weight of their Castore shirts and their expertise to sorb sweat, and nan nine subsequently switched to Adidas arsenic their kit maker.