Fashion and Rugby: 10 Reasons to Wear Rugbywear

Our article this week will connect fashion and rugby. After defining rugbywear and introducing you to the different French rugby brands, we will give you 10 good reasons to buy rugby ready-to-wear, and especially clothes from the Religion Rugby brand.

Of course, tastes and colors remain subjective, which is why we have drawn on various customer testimonials gathered from over 5000 reviews.

What is rugbywear?

Rugbywear is a clothing style inspired by the world of rugby. It creates a sense of belonging within a common culture. Rugby fashion creates a link between players and supporters. This style appeared in the 1980s, and men began to wear clothes that reflected their passion for the sport. The style quickly became very trendy and went beyond rugby to inspire major clothing brands, including in street fashion. Rugbywear is often characterized by comfortable and casual clothing with logos and motifs that reference rugby.

Other French rugby brands besides Religion Rugby:

• Eden Park: Eden Park is a French clothing brand founded in 1987 by four former players of Racing Club de France. The brand is famous for its polo shirts embroidered with a pink bow tie and for its line of rugbywear clothing.
• Serge Blanco: Serge Blanco is a French clothing brand created in 1992 by Jean-Jacques Lauby and Serge Blanco. The brand took off in 1996 by becoming the official outfitter of Canal+’s sports department during the Atlanta Olympics.
• Le Coq Sportif: Le Coq Sportif is a French sports brand founded in 1882. The brand has a long history with the world of rugby and has equipped many French teams in the past. Today, Le Coq Sportif is the official sponsor of the French national rugby team (XV de France).
• Ruckfield: Ruckfield is a brand created in 2009 by residents of Avignon. It was bought by its muse, Sébastien Chabal. The brand is built around the charismatic Chabal; its logo represents a caveman with a ball in hand, and the number 8 of the former French national team's third-row player is regularly featured.
• Otago: Otago is a French brand founded in 1992 by Gérard Bothier. The brand has its own network of boutiques. Its colorful collections are inspired by the tribal, Maori spirit.
• Shilton: Shilton is a brand from the Béziers region created by Michael Guedj, a local and rugby enthusiast. The casual chic clothing line is available online and in a network of physical boutiques.

10 theoretical reasons to wear Rugbywear:

1. Comfort: Rugby clothing is designed to be comfortable and practical, making it perfect for casual wear.

2. Durability: Rugby clothing is designed to withstand the rigors of the sport, which means it is often more durable and resistant than normal clothing.

3. Style: Rugby clothing has a unique style that reflects a passion for the sport. Rugbywear is very trendy and can easily be matched with other clothes to create a casual and fashionable look.

4. Longevity: Rugby clothing is often made from high-quality materials, meaning it lasts longer than normal clothing.

5. Easy care: Rugby clothing is generally easy to care for, making it practical for daily use.

6. Bright colors: Rugby clothing is often available in bright and bold colors, making it perfect for people who like to stand out.

7. Renowned brands: Rugbywear brands are often considered to be of high quality, meaning the clothes they produce are often premium items.

8. Versatility: Rugby clothing can be worn for a variety of occasions, whether to go to a rugby match or simply to relax at home.

9. Adherence to tradition: Rugby clothing is often associated with a long tradition of sport, meaning wearing it can be seen as a way to show support for a favorite team.

10. Large sizes: Rugby clothing is generally designed for all body types, including strong men.

Religion Rugby: Best rugby brand?

The rugbywear brand with the best value for money

Several ready-to-wear brands have developed in recent years, following in the footsteps of pioneers like the excellent Eden Park and Serge Blanco brands. The creators of the RR brand have always said that these two giants were a driving force in their endeavor. It is this belief in the importance of role models that led RR to highlight former rugby greats to provide inspiration for younger generations. RR's aim has been to position itself with exceptional quality comparable to Eden Park and Blanco, but at a price range 30% to 50% lower, depending on the models, for identical quality. To achieve this challenge, we minimized our overheads, innovated in collection development to use identical bases and reduce raw material costs, and convinced certain rugby giants to join us in our adventure through adherence to our values rather than financial gain. Today, the average price of a short-sleeved polo shirt from the Religion Rugby brand is 65 euros, compared to just over 90 euros for high-end competitors.

A brand with unique designs and different styles

As in rugby, competitors are not enemies but opponents whom we respect and whose merits we appreciate and acknowledge. It is this same philosophy of players and competitors that guided us in developing our brand. We have tried to make Religion Rugby an all-star brand that uniquely combines all the best approaches of other brands. We have thus strived to reconcile colors, classicism, humor, elegance, sobriety, and eccentricity. We have explored paradoxes, associating quirky designs with very chic products or transforming the striped sailor shirt into a rainbow of colors. Our products are like rugby players: all different, all with their own style, but all united under the banner of fashion and elegance. Thus, whether passionate about rugby or not, everyone can find a garment that suits them. Abstracting from our brand name, which is very identity-driven, everyone can find their casual chic, sporty casual, discreet classic, or trendy fashion style.

Unique collaborations

It is difficult to innovate without losing one's identity. Religion Rugby succeeds thanks to regular partnerships that transform the brand into a series to follow. Not only do the legend player collections revive the memory of the elders by inspiring the younger generation, but they are also a source of creativity for our designer. We also have more original and fun collaborations that break away from the rugby mold. We bring other universes into ours, and this is undoubtedly one of the brand's great strengths. RR stands out through its collaborations with renowned artists, such as art and the striped sailor shirt, or with the Médrano circus or the comedian Chicandier. RR combines different universes in a creative scrum that constantly pushes towards creation and joy. Soon, a superb collection based on "Les Rugbymen" comic strip will be unveiled to the public.

A supportive and virtuous brand

Religion Rugby is a brand with a heart that strives to be virtuous. Even if it is difficult, even impossible, to produce an entire collection in France or Europe, RR manufactures 40% of its production between France and Spain. However, within a brand, the finished product is only the tip of the iceberg, as the upstream and downstream ecosystem of production is 100% French. Our premises are located in Toulouse, our employees are French, our designers are French, our logistics service is French, our packaging is ordered from a French company, our personalized products are 100% personalized in France, our technical products are 100% manufactured in France. Our non-manufacturing service providers are 100% French companies.

Moreover, through certain legendary players or directly, we provide numerous donations or financial aid to associations we support. You can discover these associations in our section the associative world and rugby. We are committed to supporting just causes championed by men and women connected with rugby whom we admire.

Excellent After-Sales Service

Our logistics service and after-sales support are undoubtedly the best in the industry. Just read the customer reviews that praise our delivery times and the quality of return management, always with a human and caring approach. I invite you to discover them through the link below, which speaks for itself.

Discover what our customers think of us.

A nearly perfect sizing chart

The other key point for a ready-to-wear brand, especially when developing its business online, is the reliability and accuracy of its sizing chart. This is a real headache for manufacturers because there can be discrepancies depending on the products or sources. Clothing sizing is not an exact science. Fabric and patterns are cut and made by hand. Sometimes there can be an error on a product or even a labeling error. For example, an XL product might be labeled as L. It took us more than 5 years to achieve a nearly perfect result that still sometimes suffers from minor errors. Some customers, quite rightly, do not understand why a 100% cotton t-shirt does not fit the same as a cotton-elastane t-shirt. It is up to us to clarify this through a clear and readable sizing chart. Today we have no issues with large sizes; 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL are unanimously suitable for customers who order them. Our customer satisfaction rate for sizes is currently 94%. It is unrealistic to aim for 100%, but we are doing everything we can to reach 95% by next year.

Do not hesitate to consult our size guide, especially if it is your first order, via the link  here and give us a call if you have any doubts or need advice.

Religion Rugby, best rugby brand ever

In summary, Religion Rugby is currently the best rugbywear brand on the market because it has developed a real synergy around image, design, value for money, and innovation. All these strengths are enhanced by original partnerships that make the brand an adventure to follow, all served by exceptional customer service and delivery.