England have unveiled their new kit for the 2021/22 season, which is set to be the first in which the women's team will have their own bespoke uniform.
The Red Roses have become accustomed to playing in the same design as their male equivalents, but this kit will be the first to set them apart from the men's team.
The announcement arrives just as England Rugby confirmed Umbro has extended its partnership as kit manufacturer for both men's and women's teams through to 2028.
England and Umbro published a video Wednesday showcasing the new designs, with the likes of Ellis Genge, Sam Underhill, Shaunagh Brown and Jess Breach all featuring in the promotion:
This latest design sees England step in a slightly more colourful direction, with a thick red stripe running down the sides of their usual sparkling white.
The strip also features the subtle blue detail around the neck, separating it from the women's jersey, which has a more open collar and red trim in that region.
Sam Lucas, director of sports marketing at Umbro UK, said the target was to give England's women a kit "they can wear with pride," and the team was even afforded input as to how the final design would look.
Red Roses prop and Umbro ambassador Sarah Bern said: “This is a historic moment. Having our voices heard in what we wear and ensuring a comfortable fit for playing makes us feel valued and respected.
“Importantly, it unifies us with England Rugby, which we are proud to be a part of, but also allows us to be unique. The kit design is amazing and I’m personally very excited to wear the new kit.”
Their kit will be worn for the first time on October 31 when England's women face their New Zealand counterparts at Sandy Park.
Eddie Jones' side won't get the opportunity to wear their new strip until November 6, however, when they face Tonga at Twickenham ahead of Test fixtures against Australia and South Africa.
Umbro took over from Canterbury as England's kit sponsor in 2020, and the Red Rose appears pleased with what they've seen so far judging by the new agreement.
The Red Rose will look forward to a fresh start after finishing fifth in this year's Six Nations, their lowest table result since 1987 when Italy were still yet to join the competition.
