Rugby Mums Deserve a Medal this Mother's Day

Rugby mums of yore!

She's the woman who has dedicated hours of her life to shivering in the rain watching you play, eyes anxiously trained on the pitch as she occasionally checks her phone to make sure she has the nearest hospital on speed dial. She’s washed, dried and ironed mountains of your smelly kit over the years, comforting you in times of defeat and delighting in your successes. She’s your mum, and she’s been there through it all.




Now it’s time to give something back. This Sunday 10th March is your big chance to show her what a model son you really are. So, without further ado, here are my tips for making sure your mum feels appreciated this Mother’s Day.

1.       GET HER A CARD
-    Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But one in twenty people admit to forgetting to send their mum a Mother’s Day card. It’s not difficult, and, trust me, it will bring a smile to her face. Set up a reminder on your phone if needs be, or just get your wife or girlfriend to remember for you. My mum prefers cards that say ‘Mummy’ on them instead of ‘Mother’ or ‘Mum’, as she claims it makes her feel young…but maybe that’s just her. If you’re short on cash, a mere card and a hug will show you care.

2.       DON’T SPEND A FORTUNE
-    You may be surprised to read that most mums hate the thought of their hard-working sons and daughters splashing pennies they don’t have on extravagant gifts. After all, it is a highly commercialised day and clichéd Mother’s Day gifts are often grossly bumped up in price to capitalise on this. Keep it simple – make her breakfast in bed, take her to lunch, pick her up some lovely spring flowers (daffodils and lilies are favourites of mine), do the dishes. Do something she will appreciate that doesn’t cost much. Just spend time with her. If you live far away, a simple phone call or Skype chat will do the trick.

3.       KEEP HER TOASTIE

Say it with socks this Mother's Day

-  Why not make her soggy, muddy rugby afternoons more   bearable by buying her some cosy thermals from Aberdeen-based Scottish rugby retailer, Rugby Plus? A practical gift that will be enormously appreciated. Try out our Canterbury Ladies Uglies Baselayer to ensure she stays warm and dry. We also have a colour-pop range of Wacky Sox, which are fun, warm and comfortable, protecting her from the cold while she cheers you on. 

There you have it. Now go forth and spoil her!