vintage International Rugby Shirts

Explore our collection of International rugby shirts

Our international rugby shirts celebrate the heritage of rugby across the world, bringing together classic designs inspired by the teams, traditions and memorable eras of the game.

Vintage-Style Rugby Shirts Inspired by International Teams

From traditional national colours to distinctive historic designs, our collection is inspired by the identity of international rugby teams. Whether you’re looking for a classic England rugby shirt, a vintage Wales rugby shirt or a design influenced by another famous rugby nation, our range offers a way to celebrate the history of the game.

The Heritage of International Rugby

International rugby has a rich history shaped by rivalries, touring teams, iconic players and memorable matches. The shirts worn by national teams have become an important part of that heritage, representing the colours and identity of nations on the rugby field.

At Black & Blue 1871, our interest in rugby history influences the designs and collections we create. We aim to celebrate the game’s traditions through rugby-inspired clothing that connects the past with modern everyday wear.

Find Your Next Heritage Rugby Shirt

Browse our collection of international rugby shirts to explore the designs currently available. Whether you’re searching for a vintage-inspired rugby shirt for yourself or a gift for a rugby supporter, discover the styles that bring the heritage of international rugby into your wardrobe.

Some shirts are embroidered to order and so may take a little longer to deliver. Please get in touch with us if your order is urgent – via email: [email protected]

The Black&Blue 1871 international rugby shirt is made with a heavyweight slub cotton which gives the shirt a hard wearing yet soft and comfortable finish.

This heritage ‘old school’ shirt combines vintage colour dyes with a distressed wash to produce a nicely worn-in look and feel.

Care instructions:

Wash / Care instructions for number patches 

Our number patches are individually embroidered on to the shirts, so to ensure they are stable during the process to keep puckering or stretching from occurring we have to use a backing fabric. This backing fabric is trimmed but left covering the patch (on the inside of the garment). As the backing fabric degrades in the washing machine we recommend that you let the backing degrade with washing and recommend that you do not rip it or cut it out as this can cause damage to the stitching.