National rugby teamFirst Test 1871“The Red Rose”

Retro England Rugby Shirts

Classic Red Rose jerseys in white, from the first international against Scotland in 1871 to the Grand Slam of 1980. Handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton.
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England Rugby 1910 Vintage Rugby Shirt England Rugby 1910 Vintage Rugby Shirt
Made in the UKHandcrafted the old-fashioned way
100% cottonAuthentic look and feel
Adults & kidsSizes S–5XL, plus kids’ range
Name & numberPersonalise any shirt
The collection

England Rugby

10 shirts
Kids’ shirtsSizes for ages 3–13 → personalisation image Add a name & numberPeriod-correct lettering →
About the collection

Retro England Rugby shirts

England Rugby kit timeline
  1. 1871First Test, against Scotland at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh
  2. 1910First international at Twickenham
  3. 1980Grand Slam under captain Bill Beaumont
  4. 2003Wins the Rugby World Cup

White shirts with a red rose have been England’s colours since the very first rugby international. Our retro England rugby shirts recreate classic England rugby kits, handcrafted in the UK from 100% cotton with no modern sponsor or manufacturer logos.

Raeburn Place and Twickenham

The first rugby international was played between Scotland and England at Raeburn Place, Edinburgh, in March 1871. In 1910 England played their first international at Twickenham, which has been the home of English rugby ever since. Our England Rugby 1910 Vintage Rugby Shirt and the England 1910 Vintage Rugby Zipped Hoodie - Black take their name from that year.

Grand Slam, 1980

Under captain Bill Beaumont, England won the Grand Slam in 1980. Our England 1980 Vintage Rugby Shirt and the England 1980 Rugby Black Harrington Jacket recall that season, and there’s an England 1980's Vintage Kids Rugby Shirt for younger fans. England went on to win the Rugby World Cup in 2003.

For every England fan

Explore more nations in our retro rugby shirts collection, browse our casualwear for polos, T-shirts and hoodies, or visit our kids’ range.

England Rugby shirt FAQs

Why do England wear a red rose?+

The red rose has been on England’s white shirts since the first international against Scotland in 1871.

Who captained England’s 1980 Grand Slam side?+

Bill Beaumont captained England to the Grand Slam in 1980.

Can I add a name and number to my England Rugby shirt?+

Yes. Choose a name and number for £12, or just a name or just a number for £7.50. We match the lettering style to the era of your shirt.

What sizes do the England Rugby shirts come in?+

Adult shirts come in sizes S to 5XL, and we make a kids’ range too. Check the size guide on each shirt for chest measurements.

Can I return my shirt?+

Unpersonalised shirts can be returned within 14 days. Personalised shirts are made to order, so they can’t be returned unless faulty.