The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys today unveiled the new Heritage jersey to be worn in round six of the Telstra Premiership, commemorating the NRL Heritage round and the 2008 Rugby League Centenary.
Modelled on the 1966 North Queensland jersey worn against Great Britain in Townsville, the jersey recognises the history of the Foley Shield and NQ representative teams of the last 100 years.
The jersey was produced in consultation with the Cowboys' apparel sponsor Concept Sports, with contributions from the Queensland Rugby League Northern Division and local league 'legends' Ray Miguel and Jimmy Patterson.
“In this, the centenary year of Rugby League, we believe it is important to acknowledge the past great history in the North Queensland region. With this in mind we picked up on the design from the historic 1966 NQ team who were victorious over the visiting Great Britain side,” Cowboys CEO Peter Parr said.
While the jersey has been modified to suit the players of 2008, it still reflects the version worn in the famous 1966 victory and also represents a celebration of 100 years of NQ rugby league. Round six will see the Toyota Cowboys play the NZ Warriors at Dairy Farmers Stadium.
The replica jersey will be available for sale from North Queensland stores and premium retailers in March 2008.
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Will be buying one of these bad boys, a bit bland but still better than the regular jersey we will be wearing for most of the year. I think the colour in real life won't be as "titan-ish", me thinks that Payney is wearing an on field size and it is getting a bit stretched, giving it a slight lighter appearance.