W RUGBY x twocustomisers
A Collab Creation for Savvy Panthers to Prowl the Pitch
When creative flair meets passion for rugby, incredible things happen. Our latest team-up is with the design duo behind twocustomisers, Henry and Alexander, creating a fresh vibe to rugby gear and visualising everyone’s rugby journeys. These two uni students and rugby boys have made waves customising rugby boots. Now, they’ve partnered with us to create a killer tee for the Savvy Panthers women’s 7s squad.
Meet Henry and Alexander: The twocustomisers
Henry and Alexander, the creative minds behind The twocustomisers, have been on the rise with their unique approach to rugby kit design. Known for their intricate rugby boot customisations, they’ve now expanded their artistic flair into the realm of leisurewear. “We got into designing t-shirts because we wanted to expand what we do on boots and branch into leisurewear,” they explain. Their previous projects, like the impactful Kit4Kenya initiative, have set the stage for this next venture into t-shirt design. "Doing tees for the Savvy Panthers was a great addition to our portfolio, and they were awesome to design for," they add.
W RUGBY x twocustomisers
The twocustomisers stumbled across W RUGBY and our work on socials and were instantly hooked. “We saw what they were doing for grassroots rugby and became huge fans,” they explain. As rugby players and fans themselves, Henry and Alexander were excited about the chance to collaborate with a brand that’s all about supporting the sport from the ground up, together levelling up rugby’s image and exciting the new generation of players.
The Story Behind the Design
The back of the t-shirt is where the magic unfolds. It's a visual narrative that charts the Savvy Panthers' rise to prominence. "We wanted to capture the Savvy Panthers’ growth and evolution into the strong team they are now, focusing on the panther theme," Henry and Alexander explain. The design features three versions of the panther, each showing a different stage of the team's journey:
The Timid Panther Cub: This little cub hiding behind a post represents the team's early days, full of potential but still finding their way.
The Intimidating Panther Silhouette: This fierce silhouette shows the squad’s readiness to defend and protect their turf with determination.
The Striding Panther: This powerful panther striding forward symbolises the Savvy’s confidence and readiness to attack.
To tie it all together with W RUGBY's mission, a rugby ball is placed behind the 'Savvy Panthers' logo, slashed by a paw scratch, showing the ferociousness of the squad and a warning to their opponents. A nod to W RUGBY’s grassroots growth is sprinkled into the design too. "W RUGBY’s mission is to grow grassroots rugby, and the t-shirt design had to reflect that by adding an important grassroots message,” explain Henry & Alex.
Welcome to NEW rugby
This collab between W RUGBY and the twocustomisers celebrates what new rugby is all about: growth, grassroots and a goal to leave the boring and the stale behind. When the Savvy Panthers warm up and train in their new tees, they’re not just wearing an incredible design—they’re wearing their own squad story. And this is just the beginning for The twocustomisers in the world of sportswear. With them and W RUGBY, the future of grassroots rugby is looking bright.
The tee will have the Savvy Panthers roaring before they even touch the pitch. Watch out for the Panthers.
