Best Rugby Training Shirts for Men of 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What should I wear to rugby training?

As a guideline, players should dress in layers - rugby/football boots and socks, shorts, T-shirt; tracksuit bottoms, rugby shirt; sweatshirt/tracksuit or waterproof top, woolly hat, goalkeepers' gloves to grip the wet ball. It is best not to wear your favorite sports gear, as it is liable to get ruined.

2. What are rugby style shirts called?

A rugby shirt, also known as a rugby jersey, is worn by players of rugby union or rugby league. It usually has short sleeves, though long sleeves are common as well. Traditionally, rugby shirts have had a buttoned opening at the top, in a similar style to polo shirts but with a stiffer collar.

3. Why are they called rugby shirts?

Although wool was the de facto “tech” fabric of the era (even early swimsuits were made of wool), it quickly became apparent that the itchy, heavy, knit jumpers were less than ideal in a sporting context. Heavy-gauge cotton shirts worked far better on the pitch, and thus the modern rugby shirt was born. Rugby shirt.

4. What are professional rugby shirts made of?

Fabrics for rugby kit Most of our range is made from forms of polyester or a polyester/cotton blend (referred to as polycotton). This is because polyester is tough and durable, easy to care for (e.g. it doesn't crease) and has good natural wicking properties. Our polycotton blend is 65% polyester and 35% cotton.