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I’ve also long had my eye on something in this order from one of the newer generation of preppy outfitters like Rowing Blazers, Drake’s, Noah, and ALD, or one of the more old-school styles from the likes of Barbarian, Withernot, Battenwear, and Community Clothing. There are even times when I manage to convince myself I too would look good in one of those David Beckham rugby shirts by Kent & Curwen, although those moments soon pass. Mostly, though, I wish I had hung onto the jerseys I wore while actually playing rugby back in high school. But, not unlike the classic rugby shirt in the context of the professional game today, those have sadly long since disappeared.

Last but not least, we've got a pattern with even more history than the game itself: the green, red, yellow and brown stripes are inspired by Canadian woven blankets from the 1700s that were used as part of the North American fur trade. That style is now translated onto heavyweight cotton, with an off-white base that lets the stiff white collar pop even more. It's got a Moonrise Kingdom vibe to it that I just can't get enough of.

If you’re looking for one of the most traditional options imaginable, Withernot is a perfect brand to consider. The up-and-coming brand’s heavyweight Ulysses Rugby is crafted from 10.5-ounce cotton with...

We’re pretty big fans of vintage-inspired apparel here at The Coolector and with summer upon us, we’re definitely in the market for the sort of gear we can wear on a camping trip, to the beach or to the tap-room and we’ve found the perfect candidate in the shape of these awesome looking Withernot Rugby Shirts. Inspired by old school climbing tops with a clear rugby infusion, these are definitely right up our street from a style and performance perspective and anyone after gear built for adventure need look no further.

Rugby shirts have been around for a long time. The first known rugby match was played in England in 1823, when a player decided to pick up the ball with his hands....

We love an old school, vintage vibe when it comes to our apparel here at The Coolector so it will come as no surprise whatsoever that we’ve fallen pretty hard...

I came to know Withernot through an Ask Me Anything introduction.  I would get questions about rugby shirts and didn’t have any references.  I posted that answer, and the recommendations and introductions poured in.

 

Rugby shirts made like they used to make 'em, inside and out When rugby was first invented the players wore trousers and a bow tie during the matches. As you...

READ ON FIELD MAG It was nearly 50 years ago that Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard was in Scotland on a climbing trip when he purchased a rugby shirt to wear while rock...