Superior quality with a timeless style
The Six Nations is as old as rugby itself, with 1871 seeing both the inaugural game between England and Scotland and the first unified set of rules being established in London. These classic rugby shirts are inspired by those glorified days of pre-professional rugby, fusing that traditional look with exceptional-quality materials for a superior shirt that’s perfect for everyday use. Manufactured in Portugal using a href='/pages/black-blue-heavy-slub-cotton' target='_blank' title='Black & Blue | Heavy Slub Cotton' rel='noopener noreferrer'>heavy duty slub cotton, they combine vintage dyes with a distressed wash to create a pre-worn look and feel straight out of the packaging.
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Note: The delivery lead time for this style is around 1 week.
- Vintage England 1871 rugby shirt
- href='/pages/black-blue-heavy-slub-cotton' target='_blank' title='Black & Blue | Heavy Slub Cotton' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Heavyweight slub cotton gives the shirt a pre-worn feel
- Hard wearing yet soft and comfortable finish
- Classic ‘old school’ shirt combines vintage colour dyes with a distressed wash to produce a nicely worn-in look and feel
- Embroidered 1871 detailing on back of neck
- Heavyweight high quality 100% slub cotton
- 380 gsm
- Reinforced hems
- Two rubber button placket
- Machine washable
- Made in Portugal
Check out the href='/pages/size-guide-black-blue-1871-rugby-shirts' target='_blank' title='Size Guide | Black & Blue 1871 Rugby Shirts' rel='noopener noreferrer'>full Black & Blue 1871 size guide.
Quick guide - Use the following guidelines along with a fabric tape measure
- Wear minimal or no clothing to get the most accurate measurement
- The shirts have a semi-fitted cut to give a more tailored look but have been designed to be worn with other layers
- If you prefer to wear a t-shirt underneath then we recommend you choose your normal size. If not, then consider a size below for a more custom fit
How to measure: Place the tape around the fullest part of your chest, including your shoulder blades, then drop your arms to your sides to measure.
- Heavyweight high quality 100% slub cotton
- Local manufacturing - Made in Portugal
- No plastics in product or packaging
- Drawstring bag is useful as a laundry bag when travelling or as a ‘bag for bags
- To create exquisite, hard-wearing apparel for everyday adventures, Black & Blue 1871 turned back the clock – specifically, to 1871 and the formation of rugby as we know it today. They are inspired by the rugby shirts of old – the ones that prevailed when the game was still a plucky, amateur affair; when shirts were built to last for longer than 80 minutes; when shirts were stylish, and not coated in adverts | href='/blogs/brands/black-and-blue-1871' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>READ MORE
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England 1871 Special Edition Rugby Shirt
