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Irish Daily Mirror
25-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Daily Mirror
A struggling Junior B Hurler tried out boots worn by some of the top Lions stars
Full disclosure for the try-scorers, line-out wreckers, and ruck specialists among you: this rugby boot review is written by a man who has never played a minute of rugby in his life. When Canterbury reached out looking for someone to trial their new 'Heat Pack' boot range—timed nicely with the ongoing British & Irish Lions tour—they probably pictured a rugged club player putting them through their paces on the training fields of Clontarf, Sutton, or Blackrock. Instead, the Red Dahlia Phoenix 2.0 made its grand debut in the not-so-hallowed turf of the Dublin Junior 'E' Hurling Championship. The stage? A crunch clash between Whitehall Colmcille and Round Towers Clondalkin. Canterbury's Phoenix 2.0 boot Sure, these boots might be built to thrive on the manicured turf of Brisbane's Suncorp Stadium, but could they handle the reality of a rain-soaked council pitch in West Dublin? Answer: surprisingly well. Spoiler alert: my beloved Whitehall Junior Bs lost—despite racking up five goals—but the boots weren't to blame! There was no break-in period needed. Straight out of the box, the Phoenix 2.0s were light and comfortable. For someone used to very budget-friendly boots from a nameless popular sports shop chain, this was like discovering a luxury hotel after years of camping. These are boots for the all-rounders. The grafters. The non-flashy midfielders who cover every blade of grass and never make the match report. For forwards and speedsters, Canterbury's Stampede and Speed models offer position-specific alternatives—but the Phoenix is the everyman's choice. Despite being firm-ground models, they handled the wet pitch without slipping. There were no blisters or bruises, either—always a risk when breaking in new gear. But perhaps most importantly, did they pass the peer test? Now, we all know confidence comes from within, blah blah blah... but I'm not above a dopamine hit. And when the compliments rolled in at Junior Football training later that week, the boots were officially a hit. Canterbury says the Phoenix 2.0 is 'built for the player that does it all.' And if it's good enough for a dual-code Junior B warrior, it'll more than do the job on a rugby pitch. You can check out Canterbury's full boot range HERE.
Extra.ie
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Ireland stars feature as Canterbury unveil new boot range for Lions tour
Mack Hansen and another Irish Lions have starred in an ad campaign for Canterbury's new range of boots specially designed for this summer's tour of Australia. Andy Farrell takes his squad Down Under in just under two months as pre-tour Tests begin with a clash against the Brumbies on July 9. The first Test against Australia will then come in Brisbane on July 19, and we now know what boots the players may be donning for the big occasion. Mack Hansen is set to wear Canterbury's Speed boots from the new-release Heat Pack during this summer's Lions tour. Pic: Canterbury Canterbury have launched a Lions-specific range; the 'Heat Pack' features its Speed, Phoenix and Stampede boots. The Kiwi company will provide Lions stars with a firm footing and a bright appearance on tour. Canterbury senior vice president Simon Rowe said: 'With 120 years of rugby heritage, Canterbury's knowledge and expertise are unmatched. Andrew Porter will wear the Stampede boots from Canterbury's new range during the Lions tour of Australia this summer. Pic: Canterbury 'We've developed three innovative boots, each tailored to the unique styles of the modern player. 'Each of these blends player insights and cutting-edge design to deliver exceptional performance on the pitch. 'We can't wait to see them in action in the upcoming Lions tour in Australia.' Featuring in the shoot were Ireland's Mack Hansen and Andrew Porter. Hansen featured next to the Speed Elite boot, while Porter promoted the Stampede design. The Heat Pack is available for purchase now via the official Canterbury website.
