With the end of the rugby season approaching, many clubs are now organising rugby tour kit for their summer tours and rugby camps.

Themed and typically bright and bold, rugby tour kit (or stash as it’s often called) is a variation of standard club kit, that is something that many are now considering as it’s an excellent opportunity to showcase their club’s identity.

Wearing themed, colourful and distinctive stash can help attract new members, gain positive PR, as well as getting players, coaches and staff excited about their summer tour.

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Whilst there isn’t a universal rule or expectation on a rugby club to wear specific apparel for a summer tour, there is a definite, growing trend towards teams donning tour-themed stash for their out-of-season games, reinforcing their brand, culture and values.

Rugby Stash is fun!

Using a theme, that matches your Rugby Tour is a brilliant way to introduce the element of fun as it’s just a little bit different to the standard attire a team normally wears.

Bespoke rugby stash helps to maintain a unified appearance, but more than anything else, encourages a strong sense of team spirit, love for the game and lots of fun.

Remember it’s not just during the summer tour season that bespoke rugby stash is worn. This type of kit may be used by players for training sessions, when attending social events on behalf of their club, and when travelling to non-league events and matches.

Why is rugby stash typically themed?

Why not! Historically, during the summer months or for out-of-season games, players have traditionally worn a less formal shirt that’s a variation of their arguably ‘more conservative’ kit.

Typically printed with a club logo and other important sponsorship motifs (as appropriate), a more relaxed or informal rugby shirt, hoodie or full kit, is designed to evoke a spirit of fun and adventure, whilst still encouraging pride, professionalism and full-on team commitment, on and off the pitch.

TAG Sportswear said: “We think bespoke rugby stash is a real opportunity for a rugby club to make their statement. We would strongly encourage clubs to consider going as bold, colourful and fun as they dare! Over the years, we have worked on some outstanding rugby tour kits with our customers and are therefore in a good position to advise clubs on what they might do.”

Why do RFCs go on summer tour?

Rugby players really look forward to their summer tour. It’s a chance to relax, have fun and to hone their rugby skills.

Some clubs find that time-out from seasonal games often makes their players rusty, causing them to lose match fitness and feel ill-prepared for the new season when it arrives.

For this reason and many more, RFCs often book a summer tour. This keeps their players active, working as a team, as well as giving them an opportunity to play for fun! Professional quality stash is a perfect fit for these games.

Whether you’re looking for short sleeved shirts, long sleeved, a hoodie, tee-shirt, shorts and/or a complete rugby tour kit, TAG has created a bank of fabulous pre-designs in different styles that you can work with and adapt to suit your requirements.

The choice is yours, and the emphasis on creating something that is unique to you and your summer tour!

Visit the TAG design tool here:  TAG Sportswear – KitBuilder – Design Your Bespoke Kit Online

Why not do something different this summer?

At the end of the day, rugby is about teamwork, togetherness and discipline. It’s also a sport that’s full of personality, so why not go a bit further and go all out to create a rugby tour kit that’s fun, bold and full of personality this summer?

Rugby stash celebrates everything that’s great about the game of rugby – and we’re here to help you design something that embodies the spirit of your summer tour, 2025!

Give the TAG Sportswear team a call to discuss your requirements.

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To find out more about organising a Rugby Tour visit the England Rugby website.