Give your fan, family member or friend something to remember with our guide to the best rugby gifts you can buy…
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Whether it’s Christmas, a birthday or another special occasion, it can be difficult to figure out what to buy for your favorite oval ball lovers. Luckily, this guide to the best rugby gifts is here to help.
We’ve collected a bunch of ideas for different budgets and tastes, for fans, players and kids alike. It’s an eclectic mix of clothing, play accessories, wall art, a bottle of rum endorsed by a Welsh rugby legend, and at least one gravity-defying experience. In other words, there should be a suitable rugby gift for everyone in the list below.
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Best rugby gifts under £20
VINTAGE RUGBY ADVERTISING POSTER
It’s art in the form of old-fashioned rugby advertising, the kind we ran on the pages of Rugby World when print advertising still existed. This is a great little wall feature for an office or garage – it will take you back to the good old days.
Price: from €19.99
BUY FROM SPORTIQUE
ENGLAND RUGBY WIRELESS CHARGER
Sports clubs love to stamp their logos on all kinds of trinkets, but – unless you’re a blazer-clad administrator – how much use is rugby-themed cufflinks or ties really to anyone? However, this England Rugby wireless charger is a really practical gift for a fan, allowing you to charge both your phone and your phone And Tell the rest of the office who you support.
Price: £20.00
Buy from the England Rugby Store
ODDBALLS UNDERWEAR
If you want to be even more subtle about your rugby affiliations, no one ever needs to know that your underwear is emblazoned with your favorite team’s badge. Launched in 2014, OddBalls works with the RFU, WRU, British & Irish Lions and many others on its range of branded underwear, offering a wide range of rugby-themed designs for both men and women. There are also plainer styles available if you prefer a more muted pair of trousers.
Price: from €9.75
Buy from Oddballs
ENGLAND RUGBY STREET SIGN
Everyone knows where the headquarters are located because – although a recent high-profile sponsorship deal might suggest otherwise – the home of the English teams has exactly the same name as the location. With this replica street sign, your loved ones can remind themselves of their favorite moments in the famous old stadium.
Price: £8.00
Buy from the England Rugby Store
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Best rugby gifts under £50
THE RUM OF ALUN WYN JONES
Ryan Reynolds sells gin, Dwayne ‘the Rock’ Johnson flogs tequila and is now the most capped rugby player of all time – aka former Welsh captain Alun Wyn Jones – has his own brand of rum. Named after the Mimosa, a ship that transported 19th-century Welsh settlers to Patagonia (where Jones coincidentally won his first Welsh cap), Mimosa Rwm Espiritu is infused with South American coffee. We haven’t tried it, but if the guy is half as good at rum as he is at rugby, this could be a treat.
Price: £39.99
Buy from Giftware Wales
PRINCIPALITY STADIUM ROOFTOP TOUR
Open or closed, no part of any other ground surface sinks more inches into the column than the roof of the Principality Stadium. Now you can experience Cardiff’s famous landmark up close by taking a unique stadium tour. Schaal gives you the chance to, well, climb to the roof of the stadium and experience spectacular views of the Welsh capital. And just in case the climb doesn’t provide the thrill you’re looking for, you can pay extra to take a cable car over the canopy and/or ‘descend’ back to ground level.
Price: from €44.00
Buy at the Principality Stadium
PERSONALIZED RUGBY BEER GLASS
At this price, we’re not sure we’d ever risk drinking a pint from it, but even if it’s never used, this is likely to become the lucky recipient’s most talked-about vessel. As well as adding your own personalized text, you can also choose which country’s badge adorns the miniature rugby ball (intentionally) embedded in the side of the glass.
Price: from €29.99
BUY FROM NOT ON THE HIGH ST
ENGLAND RUGBY OXFORD COTTON SHIRT
Big suit magnates Charles Tyrwhitt are official partners of England Rugby and so have their own special range. The pick of the collection is this classic striped Oxford cotton, a staple in any rugby fan’s wardrobe
Price: £29.00
Buy from Charles Tyrwhitt
BRITISH & IRISH LION CHRISTMAS SWEATER
Lion tours are even rarer than Christmas, so why not kill two birds in the air (turtledoves perhaps?) with a jumper that will make the wearer feel festive come December. There’s no shortage of rugby-themed Christmas jumpers, of course, although the appeal of several other designs depends on your tolerance for puns as tortured as “oh scrum allye faiths” and “rucking around the Christmas tree”.
Price: £32.00
Buy from Lions Rugby
Best rugby gifts under £100
THE BEST RUGBY TIT YOU CAN BUY
The European Rugby Bordeaux third kit is the best rugby shirt on sale right now and we won’t hear anything to the contrary. Made by Kappa, the stripes and light collar are inspired.
Price: From €85
BUY FROM UBB RUGBY
NEW ADIDAS FRANCE KIT
While the rest of the world was still wearing traditional rugby kits, Serge Blanco’s legendary French team of the ’80s broke ground with their stylish Adidas three-stripe designs. Now, after a brief flirtation with Le Coq Sportif, Les Bleus are back with the German manufacturer, and it’s a match made in Heaven. You don’t have to support France to see that the team’s training kit has a certain je ne sais quoi – we’re big fans of this effortlessly cool Anthem jacket.
Price: Variable (£100 for Anthem jacket)
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bonded wool rugby polo
Off-field rugby shirts aren’t just for matchdays at Twickenham or for painting and decorating. They could be for a night out on the town or a day in the pub, as evidenced by the good people of Manchester.
Price: £90
Buy from bound
HISTORICAL Newspaper Compilations
Newspapers. Remember? While the modern world provides us with all the information we could need in an instant, the Internet can’t compete with print media when it comes to accumulating nostalgia. Compiled from more than a century of newspaper reports, these leather-bound books chronicle the ups and downs of your favorite team. Books are available for a selection of club and international sides, and these are suitable for older members of the family.
Price: from €61.99
Buy at Not on the High St
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Best gifts for your children
RUGBY BALL LIGHT
You probably have a strict ‘no rugby balls in the house’ rule, but you might want to make an exception for this striking lamp. The lamp features authentic Gilbert branding and is available in designs in England, Scotland, Wales and Australia. The lamp can be personalized with your child’s name to make it extra special. It will also work as a gift for adult children.
Price: from €84.95
Buy at Not on the High St
ENGLAND BRXLZ MINI STADIUM
If you have a young rugby fan in your home, chances are he or she enjoys knocking things over – let’s face it, that’s part of the job. But if they also enjoy building things, we think they’ll appreciate the chance to build their own miniature Twickenham. With approximately 1,167 parts to work through, this BRXLZ set (absolutely not Lego) should keep them busy for ages.
Price: £35.00
Buy from the England Rugby Store
RAM SOLO SKILLS RUGBY BALL
The unpredictability of bouncing a rugby ball makes for excellent entertainment, but it’s not so great when you want to throw it against a wall and catch it. This Solo Skills ball is designed with a flattened end so you can practice on yourself. In short, it’s great news for parents looking for an excuse to get out of a muddy backyard mess.
Price: £15.00
Buy from Decathlon
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Best gifts for players
ATAK COMPRESSION GRIP SOCKS
Normally, socks are the backup gift you give when you can’t think of anything else to buy, especially at Christmas. However, these grippy socks are different because they can actually help an aspiring player’s game. The soles are impregnated with silicone pads designed to reduce slippage in the boot, resulting in greater comfort and less risk of blisters. Expect a big thank you when they work.
Price: from €14.99
Buy from Rugby Stuff
RHINO GAMEDAY BACKPACK
To take some from the stress of race day with a bag that lets you carry your gear in style. With a capacity of 32 liters, this Rhino backpack should be large enough to hold the gear you need, with plenty of zipped pockets to keep accessories like gum shields and phones safe. It also has a laptop/tablet sleeve, making it versatile for school, work and daily errands.
Price: £38.99
Buy from Decathlon
DAN CARTER SUPERTEES
The days of kickers building a sand castle to keep the ball upright are far from good news for this article, as a bucket of dirt would make a terrible gift. These days, if you know someone who wants to perfect his or her place kicking, you could do worse than buy him or her a practice T-shirt. The Dan Carter range offers many different designs, but – full disclaimer – they are unlikely to have you kicking like the All Blacks legend.
Price: £13.99
BUY FROM RUGBY STORE
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