Rugby Equipment and Apparel

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According to legend, rugby originated when a student at England’s Rugby School picked up the ball during a soccer game and began running with it. In doing so, William Webb Ellis created a sport that combines speed and skill with strength and toughness. Its fast-paced and ferocious nature has made it popular around the world, and the last three world champions have come from three different continents. This Web guide includes Web sites that can teach you the rules, history, and skills required to play the game and help you follow the world of competitive rugby.

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Rules and History of Rugby

Rugby began with one player playing by his own rules. Today, the international rulebook has almost ... read more »

Rugby Associations, Tournaments, Leagues, and Teams

Rugby competitions take many different forms, including amateur contests, international ... read more »

News and Analysis of Rugby

With competitions being played regularly in both hemispheres, you need to find sources from around ... read more »

Rugby Statistics

If you’re looking to see how your favorite teams or players are doing this season or have ... read more »

Playing Rugby

Whether you’re a hooker looking to improve your scrummaging or a fly-half looking to improve ... read more »

Rugby Equipment and Apparel

Rugby may be famous for its relative lack of equipment, but there is still a lot needed to play. This section will help you find the jerseys, sneakers, headwear, mouth guards, and other equipment you need to play the game. You can also find apparel and memorabilia so that you can show support for your favorite teams.

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For the merchandise of a particular team, see the team’s official Web site. For advice on how to find these sites, see the “Rugby Associations, Tournaments, Leagues, and Teams” section of this Web guide.

The ball-maker Gilbert claims to be as old as the game itself. According to its official Web site, the ball used by William Webb Ellis was made by company founder William Gilbert out of a pig’s bladder. Today, Gilbert is the most well-known producer of rugby balls, which can be found on many of the sites below.

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For equipment and apparel …

WorldRugbyShop.com has a large collection of equipment and apparel. The site is very easy to navigate using the “Departments” menu, and apparel can be browsed by team, country, and league. The company is based in the United States and ships internationally.

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Rugbystore.co.uk is similar to WorldRugbyShop.com in its large selection and intuitive design. The main difference is that it’s based in the UK and is thus a better option for European shoppers.

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For memorabilia …

RugbyMemories.com has a good selection of match programs, books, signed items, and other collectibles.

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Rugby Relics sells match programs, photos, jerseys, and other rare pieces of rugby history. Most items have detailed descriptions explaining both the condition of the item and its historical context. The site is not professionally designed, and the ordering process isn’t as simple as on most sites, though there are many ordering options available. Browse both by item and by country/team.

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