Since we can remember the realms of sports and fashion have lived harmoniously side by side, think fish and chips, tea and biscuits, Batman and Robin – you get the idea. Whether it be with the inception of the old school sneakerhead desperate to scratch their trainer itch, the evolution of athletic streetwear or in more recent years, the adaption of performance footwear, tracksuits and other sporty garms as high fashion collection staples. Now we aren’t here to tell you if three soles make a right or if trackies belong on the runway but we are here to tell you about these incredibly nice rugby sweatshirts made by the good people over at adidas.

It seems 2018 was, among many things, the year the rugby shirt finally got the attention it deserved with more and more brands beginning to throw their proverbial hat into the polo shirt/sweater hybrid arena. It’s no surprise either, with a whole load of versatile layering possibilities, colour blocked designs and sharp collar finishings on offer guaranteed to have even the biggest rugby cynic finding themselves suddenly 4 players deep in the scrum, paying £4 in weekly subs and turning out as a flanker 8am on the dot every Saturday morning. So move over tennis, out of the way football, jog on running as this latest stunner from adidas has got us craving three points on the pitch nearly as much as three stripes on the sleeves.

Dressed both in a vibrant array of navy and orange or a cool vintage yellow and grey ensemble, the rugby shirt features an intrinsically retro feel with a whole host of overlaid detailing and segmented athletic design. With a selection of ribbing to the cuffs and hem bringing an enhanced quality both to the fit and silhouette, the sweats feature a try-fecta (apologies in advance for that one) of embroidered adidas branding including a classic trefoil to the back, contrast ‘adidas’ panels and the usual striping placed to the collar and sleeves. Put that all together with two front welt pockets, an exaggerated four button placket and a 100% cotton French terry construction and there is no question about it, you’ve got yourself a winner.

So whether you could care less about rugby or not, if you care about looking good and feeling comfortable then this sweatshirt is the one for you. Get your hands on the adidas Originals Rugby Sweatshirt in both colourways in store or online here now.