The Rugby World Cup 2011 is due to be held in New Zealand from 9th September to 23rd October. England is among the top rugby playing nations and if you want to support your home nation by wearing a rugby shirt to send out the message to the rest, it seems ideal.

With the Rugby World Cup 2011 coming up, you might want to ‘look the sport’ if you are a rugby fan. What better way to accessorise yourself than getting a rugby shirt? Rugby shirts are commonly short sleeved with a buttoned opening at the top. Long sleeved shirts are also worn by players. Rugby shirts have small collars, as it hinders an opponent, trying to grab hold of it to tackle. As the game of rugby can get messy, rugby shirts are provided with rubber buttons, so they only come undone, without popping off. The shirts commonly display sponsorship labels and five or six horizontal stripes called hoops. While players usually wear pure polyester shirts, cotton and polyester mixed shirts are worn by the fans and sometimes even the players. Polyester is an ideal material for the shirts, as it sticks to the skin and more slippery, making it hard for an opponent to grab hold of the players. The other reason being, it gathers less dirt and mud.

The round collar design is more popular, but the V neck shaped collar can also be seen in Rugby League shirts. They are also more vibrant in colour than rugby union shirts. Rugby shirts are an iconic fashion item, just as much as football shirts or cricket shirts are.

An important thing to consider when buying rugby shirts, if you are a player, is to purchase the high quality wear that can withstand the highly competitive nature of the game. It will reward you well to have bought original rugby shirt material and other items specifically manufactured for training and playing.

If you are a fan supporting your favourite team or your country, there are many rugby shirts with the proud display of the names of teams and logos. What better way to show your support for the team? If you are a proud fan of English rugby, there are shirts for team support and the Rugby World Cup 2011. Rugby World Cup shirts come in many colours and sizes for those who love the game and want to show their support. You can find shirts for kids, women and men alike.