Breadcrumbs [Home](/index%2Ephp/) > [How To Wear A Rugby Shirt Now](/index%2Ephp/markdownify/node/2705) ![How To Wear A Rugby Shirt Now](https://media.slman.com/YysBSsiCr9BQKiL81UW4wKdmaRM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fsl-man-site-assets-thumb-1-rugby-shirt-3-ways_0.png) [Fashion](/index%2Ephp/style/fashion) / 28 February 2024 # How To Wear A Rugby Shirt Now Did you hate every second you spent on a sports field? Or were you so proud of your time in the first XV that you wore your school colours and little else for three years of uni? Actually, it doesn’t matter. There’s a new way to wear rugby shirts – here’s what to do… All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. ![](https://media.slman.com/7__unhrU9xm0xKsmBtSyUE9pQk0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fnew-sl-man-280224-email-rugby.png) ## Look 1 Chinos smarten up a laidback piece like a rugby shirt, while a red cap keeps adds a bit of off-duty edge. Suede loafers and decent shades are the finishing touches. [Wool-Blend Rugby Polo Shirt, £115 | COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cos.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Fknitwear%2Fjumpers%2Fproduct.wool-blend-rugby-polo-shirt-blue.1123304004.html%3F) [Tartan Straight-Leg Pleated Cotton-Blend Gabardine Trousers, £235 | Barena](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fbarena%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-trousers%2Ftartan-straight-leg-pleated-cotton-blend-gabardine-trousers%2F1647597323793576) [Lhasa Rib Socks, £24 | Falke](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FFalke-Lhasa-ribbed-socks-1300239) [Clune X Round-Frame Tortoiseshell Acetate Sunglasses, £330 | Garrett Leight California Optical](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fgarrett-leight-california-optical%2Faccessories%2Fround-frame%2Fclune-x-round-frame-tortoiseshell-acetate-sunglasses%2F1647597331587421) [Organic Cotton Cap, £30 | Colorful Standard](https://colorfulstandard.com/en-gb/products/organic-cotton-cap-scarlet-red-male?_pos=7&_sid=1e26d9125&_ss=r) [Split Suede Deck Shoes, £49.99 | Zara](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Fsplit-suede-deck-shoes-p12501320.html) --- ![](https://media.slman.com/ekvSX9xPHf0vkcskeok8w-wKYMo=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fnew2-sl-man-280224-email-rugby.png) ## Look 2 Joggers and trainers amplify the sporty vibe of a rugby shirt. Just don't try too hard – think less pitch-ready, more Sunday morning. A beanie in the same shade adds a bit more colour, while a puffer or wool coat is best for colder days. [Wool-Blend Rugby Polo Shirt, £115 | COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cos.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Fknitwear%2Fjumpers%2Fproduct.wool-blend-rugby-polo-shirt-blue.1123304004.html%3F) [Bless Cotton Blend Crew Neck T-Shirt, £48 | Reiss](https://reiss.prf.hn/click/camref:1100lriSN/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reiss.com%2Fstyle%2Fst340565%2Fd21309%23d21309) [Cotton Rich Oversized Joggers, £30 | M&S](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=1402&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.awin1.com%2Fcread.php%3Fawinmid%3D1402%26awinaffid%3D69421%26ued%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.marksandspencer.com%252Fcotton-rich-relaxed-fit-joggers%252Fp%252Fclp60602727%253F) [Square Acetate Sunglasses, £285 | Tom Ford](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FTom-Ford-Eyewear-Square-acetate-sunglasses--1563646) [Merino Wool Beanie, £32 | Colourful Standard](https://colorfulstandard.com/en-gb/products/merino-wool-beanie-beanie-oxblood-red-male) [Zoom Vomero 5 Leather & Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers, £145 | Nike](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fnike%2Fshoes%2Flow-top-sneakers%2Fzoom-vomero-5-leather-and-rubber-trimmed-mesh-sneakers%2F1647597314456096) ![](https://media.slman.com/8TGhNO2vj2v3XRDIbxdj905K8D8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fnew3-sl-man-280224-email-rugby.png) ## Look 3 A more sophisticated take, trousers and brown loafers keep things feeling office-appropriate – depending where you work. Add a scarf and car coat to complete the look. [Wool-Blend Rugby Polo Shirt, £115 | COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cos.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Fknitwear%2Fjumpers%2Fproduct.wool-blend-rugby-polo-shirt-blue.1123304004.html%3F) [Regular-Fit Mid-Weight Brushed T-Shirt, £25 | COS](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42840&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cos.com%2Fen_gbp%2Fmen%2Fmenswear%2Ft-shirts%2Fproduct.regular-fit-mid-weight-brushed-t-shirt-white.0252867004.html%3F) [Drew Tapered Pleated Virgin Wool Trousers, £330 | Officine Générale](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fofficine-generale%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-trousers%2Fdrew-tapered-pleated-virgin-wool-trousers%2F1647597323989380) [Oversize Cotton Trench Coat, £169 | Zara X Studio Nicholson](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=32887&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zara.com%2Fuk%2Fen%2Foversize-cotton-trench-coat-x-studio-nicholson-p04008006.html) [Fringed Baby Alpaca-Wool Scarf, £125 | Raey](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=35725&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.matchesfashion.com%2Fproducts%2FRaey-Fringed-baby-alpaca-wool-scarf%2509-1447167) [Penny Loafers, £195 | G.H. BASS & Co](https://www.ghbass-eu.com/products/weejuns-larson-penny-loafers-wine-leather) --- ## SHOP BEST OF THE REST ![Cotton Rugby Shirt from T.M. Lewin](https://media.slman.com/1PTIUv-X6I_M10D8-ut4RsYQSyE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Ftm-lewin.png) [#### Cotton Rugby Shirt](https://tmlewin.co.uk/products/cotton-rugby-shirt-in-brown-stripe-67809) ##### T.M. Lewin £80 ![Colt Rugby Shirt from Palmes](https://media.slman.com/BZKQBbNMxVmqdgnJJxlifokcWl0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fpalmes-colt-rugby-shirt-navy-white.png) [#### Colt Rugby Shirt](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17184&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.endclothing.com%2Fgb%2Fpalmes-colt-rugby-shirt-00280021-nvy.html) ##### Palmes £159 ![Long-Sleeve Rugby Polo from Abercrombie & Fitch](https://media.slman.com/eGopGf204YRDofeeBMK3mV4K76A=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fabercrombie-long-sleeve-rugby-polo.png) [#### Long-Sleeve Rugby Polo](https://imp.i254217.net/XYAq7b) ##### Abercrombie & Fitch £52 ![Striped Cotton-Jersey Rugby Shirt from Beams Plus](https://media.slman.com/zSkMdll0i8w8XC_cj1FeCdEZ_-Q=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fbeams-plus-striped-cotton-jersey-rugby-shirt.png) [#### Striped Cotton-Jersey Rugby Shirt](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fbeams-plus%2Fclothing%2Flong-sleeve-polo-shirts%2Fstriped-cotton-jersey-rugby-shirt%2F1647597319128497) ##### Beams Plus £200 ![Stripe Rugby Shirt from Polo Ralph Lauren](https://media.slman.com/8aDBiKDh8WZMo7u6A_1O7tYX5OE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fpolo-ralph-lauren-stripe-rugby-shirt-cruise-navy-college-green.png) [#### Stripe Rugby Shirt](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17184&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.endclothing.com%2Fgb%2Fpolo-ralph-lauren-stripe-rugby-shirt-710717116043.html) ##### Polo Ralph Lauren £169 ![Rugby Shirt from J.Crew](https://media.slman.com/6y09u2koQ-EWNfytGfmfjUpPlwg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fj-crew-rugby-shirt-in-solid.png) [#### Rugby Shirt](https://www.jcrew.com/uk/p/mens/categories/clothing/polos/rugby-polos/rugby-shirt-in-solid/BN424) ##### J.Crew £110 ![Stripe Cotton Rugby Shirt from Drakes](https://media.slman.com/GVzV7vA7zQdXf3L5eutZGgGQ8P0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fdrakes-navy-and-ecru-stripe-cotton-rugby-shirt.png) [#### Stripe Cotton Rugby Shirt](https://www.drakes.com/products/navy-and-ecru-stripe-cotton-rugby-shirt) ##### Drakes £225 ![Riley Block Stripe Long Sleeve Polo from A.P.C.](https://media.slman.com/SGAx6mlCKzqx17Wbajh-UnofTBk=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fapc-riley-block-stripe-long-sleeve-polo.png) [#### Riley Block Stripe Long Sleeve Polo](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=17184&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.endclothing.com%2Fgb%2Fapc-riley-block-stripe-long-sleeve-polo-cogfs-h26290-eah.html) ##### A.P.C. £129 *(was £199)* ![Life Twill-Trimmed Striped Cotton-Jersey Rugby Shirt from Nike](https://media.slman.com/MniJO416JhWMQoSa4n1BTJPGpt4=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fnike-life-twill-trimmed-striped-cotton-jersey-rugby-shirt.png) [#### Life Twill-Trimmed Striped Cotton-Jersey Rugby Shirt](https://MrPorter.prf.hn/click/camref:1100l4JRj/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mrporter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fmens%2Fproduct%2Fnike%2Fclothing%2Flong-sleeve-polo-shirts%2Flife-twill-trimmed-striped-cotton-jersey-rugby-shirt%2F1647597331669932) ##### Nike £110 ![Merino Wool Knitted Rugby Shirt from Drakes](https://media.slman.com/AYbMg4JvoSPscEag4hbIqPUS-SI=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fnavy-merino-wool-knitted-rugby-shirt.png) [#### Merino Wool Knitted Rugby Shirt](https://www.drakes.com/products/navy-merino-wool-knitted-rugby-shirt?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=db8c9dc6c&pr_rec_pid=8068844159189&pr_ref_pid=7772779184341&pr_seq=uniform) ##### Drakes £395 ![Striped Heavy Rugger from Gant](https://media.slman.com/3YPhYg44xmhT9r0QgfucGA5I-mE=/600x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fslman.com%2Fsites%2Fslman%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2024%2F02%2Fgant-striped-heavy-rugger.png) [#### Striped Heavy Rugger](https://www.gant.co.uk/striped-heavy-rugger-strong-green/7325707320880.html) ##### Gant £60 *(was £120)* All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 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