Best Christmas Boy Toys for a Rugby Fan

We aren’t on the countdown just yet, but we really want to help you get ahead of the Christmas shopping game—if you pardon the pun. For all we know you might be one of those last minute shoppers who dash out on Christmas eve and come home with the last thing left on the shelf. At least this way we can get you on the right tracks looking for a proper rugby-lovers present to bring home for Christmas, it’s that simple. So, keeping that ethos in mind, we have put together a little list of possible options for you to choose from when you are hunting for the ideal gift for Christmas.

For the budding fan

Budding fans can be anything from new born to about 6, in our estimation. That’s when they start to get old enough to get what the game is about and learn to appreciate it. After age seven, there’s every chance they are going to be a fan for life. So, getting them on the road to fandom we have a little onesie that we love. Available in red the suit is small enough to fit a newborn and enough to go up to 24 months. If you are an All Blacks family get your little ‘un this dinky little jersey and shorts kit, which goes up to 18 months in age.

Buying for older kids

As they grow they will want some of the proper team garb, so how about a winter wear hoodie for those chilly evenings out on the rugby field? And, just to make sure their growing legs don’t freeze, how about a neat pair of trackie bottoms to finish the set?

Adults and big Kids

It doesn’t matter how old your rugby fan is, most of them are big kids at heart, and the love of the game will keep them young spirited. If your rugby lover wants something neat for Christmas try our equipment page to see just what we have to offer in the way of bags, balls, backpacks, holdalls and other brilliant items. Go one, take a look, it’s all here, waiting for you. 

Launch of New Scotland Rugby Shirt

Rugby Plus is thrilled to be stocking the new Scotland rugby shirt. Launched on Thursday 1st August, it was described as a 'classic reborn' by kit suppliers Macron at the launch event in Archerfield Golf Club in East Lothian.

Inspired by designs submitted by fans back in February, the final product draws on a range of influences and defines multiple generations of Scotland supporters. Stuart Gray, from Cove in the Borders, was selected as the ultimate winner, and Macron based the new kit around elements of his designs. He has had the chance to travel to Bologna to see Macron produce the new kit – have a look at his travel video here. A delighted Stuart said: 'The Scotland shirt is a significant piece of clothing for many people, so I’m blown away and incredibly proud to have had an influence in the design of this new piece of kit.’

The Scotland team will showcase the new navy blue white collared shirt for the first time in their game against Japan at Murrayfield on Saturday 9^th November. Scotland and British & Irish Lions full-back, Stuart Hogg, said: 'I’m really looking forward to playing in the new shirt and I really like the traditional design that Macron and Stuart [Gray] have gone for. I remember when I was growing up seeing footage of Scotland’s greats playing in a navy shirt with white collar, so it’s going to be quite a thrill pulling this jersey on for the first time.’

To be one of the first to get your hands on this iconic shirt, place your orders on our website now – at the moment we are stocking five variations of the new kit, including a ladies jersey and poloshirt. We are also stocking the Macron Murrayfield Collection Polo, from Macron’s value for money line. 

Our competitive pricing, excellent customer service, and passion for the sport makes Rugby Plus the number one choice for many rugby fans.

Sizzling Summer Offers with Rugby Plus

Well, it’s been a long hot summer here in Aberdeen, and at Rugby Plus we sure ain't complaining! To celebrate we are running an exclusive Summer Sizzler offer in our Aberdeen shop: buy 2 tee-shirts and get another one free (cheapest item free).  This deal wraps up this Saturday 3^rd August, so come on down to our shop while stocks last.

The shop is located in Aberdeen city centre, and can be easily reached by car and public transport. Our address is 314 George Street - you can find us on Google maps here, and full address and contact details are also on our website. Our opening hours are 9am to 5.30pm from Monday to Saturday.

Our website showcases just some of the tee-shirts we stock in our shop, and includes branded shirts from the likes of Canterbury of New Zealand, Under Armour, Brand Co, Kooga and Nike, as well as British & Irish Lions, RBS 6 Nations, Glasgow Warriors products. So stay cool in style this summer with the help of Rugby Plus!

Unfortunately, this offer is applicable only to tee-shirts purchased in our shop, but stay posted for some great online offers coming your way over the upcoming months…the Rugby Plus team would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your loyal custom and chatter across our social media channels. If you don’t already, please like us on Facebook for regular competitions, giveaways and top class rugby banter! You can also follow us on Twitter to keep up to date on all things rugby.

Another Update from Callum Murray: Introducing Rugby to Kids in Zambia this Summer

Our lad Callum Murray, a P.E. student based in Stirling, has now returned from his stint in Zambia this summer, where he was taking part in an IDEALS initiative. Callum had the experience of a lifetime, introducing touch rugby to kids out there. The children took to rugby like a duck to water, and he describes the experience as immensely rewarding, commenting on the passion and enthusiasm they exhibited for the sport.

It wasn't all hard work for Callum, who managed to fit in some sight-seeing around his rugby coaching. The picture below shows him flying the flag for Scotland and posing in his rather dashing kilt at the Victoria Falls. Love it!

Callum Murray flies the flag for Scotland at the Victoria Falls

We'll get a full report from Callum soon about his experiences, so watch this space...

In the meantime, I regret to announce that we are currently experiencing technical difficulties with the Rugby Plus site. Never fear though, our happy customer service team in Aberdeen will be delighted to help with any queries or orders you may have in the meantime. So please contact us on +44 1224 647347 or email us at aberdeen@rugbyplus.com to place your orders!

Update from Callum Murray: Introducing Rugby to Kids in Zambia this Summer

The Rugby Plus team was thrilled to receive our first update from Callum Murray on his ongoing experiences in Zambia, where he is participating in an IDEALS (International Development Through Excellence and Leadership in Sport) initiative, introducing touch rugby to children out there. Callum, a physical education student based in Stirling and Scottish rugby enthusiast, first came across Rugby Plus and our head honcho David Brown when he was randomly selected as the winner of our Facebook competition, winning two tickets to the 2013 Emirates Airlines Glasgow 7s tournament at Scotstoun. Callum then went on to perform brilliantly in the Edinburgh half marathon, sporting a Rugby Plus t-shirt donated by David.

Callum has been working in the community of Kalingalinga, Lusaka, where they use a dust field for all games and footballs made out of shopping bags tied together. Callum has been blown away by the appreciation he’s witnessed by kids and adults alike out there for sport – if only he could bring the attitudes back to Scotland!

Hearing about Callum introducing rugby to the local kids is an inspiring tale: he describes the moment when he brought along a couple of rugby balls to the local kids who can't afford schooling as something he will never forget. He kicked a ball down the field for the kids to chase for 3 hours last week, as they love chasing the unpredictable bounce! Callum has continued doing this for an hour each day since, and his following has expanded to include quite a large group of youngsters. He has done a few passing practices with them which they loved, and has now started introducing some rugby rules to them.

Callum is repping for Rugby Plus in Zambia, kitted out in our gear. We’re hoping for some photos soon, so watch this space!

Rugby Plus Kick Off at Royal Highland Show

Following weeks of blood, sweat and tears, the Rugby Plus stand is finally up and running at the Royal Highland Show! We are based just next to the West Gate until Sunday, so please come down and say hello! Fingers crossed the rain stays off til Sunday…

We will be selling an extensive range of our rugby kit and equipment, and there are great bargains to be had. The early bird gets the worm – we’re selling kit from £5.00 – yes, honestly £5.00 - when it’s gone it’s gone! We will also be stocking some very cool t-shirts supplied by Dump Tackle if you’re looking for something a bit different. Each day has a different theme, so come along to get involved and meet the RugbyPlus team! If you can't make it to the show, don't despair - all our stock is still available on our website and in our Aberdeen store.

We know you all love a freebie, so we’ll also be giving away several rugby jerseys signed by big players at the show through a free raffle. Simply ask at our stand for more details. We’ll also be giving away SCRUM Magazines on Friday, so get in there quick to nab your free copy!

Be sure to check out our Rugby Plus Facebook page and Twitter account for regular updates from the show, which will also be posted in the Twitter feed on our website homepage. And don’t forget our Facebook Canterbury Giveaway ends TOMORROW. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning a great prize is like us here. Easy peasy!

Come and say hello to our friendly team!

If you’ve not yet got your tickets for the show, it’s not too late! You can purchase them here or through the homepage link at the bottom of the Rugby Plus website. If you want to get in touch with us during the event, Rugby Plus Head Honcho Dave Brown will be dipping into his emails occasionally and can be contacted on home@rugbyplus.com. Or feel free to give us a call on 01224 647347.

We look forward to seeing you over the next few days!

Rugby Plus at the Royal Highland Show

We are looking forward to having a Rugby Plus stand at this year’s Royal Highland Show 20-23rd June. The annual show is Scotland's farming and countryside showcase. Each year more than 1,000 exhibitors, 4,500 livestock, and close to 185,000 visitors descend on the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston so it is set to be another fantastic event for the Rugby Plus team. 

This year we will have a theme each day so come along daily for something different and get the chance to meet the team. We will be on hand to chat about our full range of rugby products and to enjoy a bit of banter as well. 

Thursday - Opening

Friday – Scrum Magazine

Saturday – Samurai

Sunday – Canterbury

We will have a number of signed rugby jerseys at the show which will be involved in a free raffle. Simply ask at our stand for more details and be sure to check out our Rugby Plus facebook page and twitter account for more information on the jerseys and regular updates from the show. 

There is also currently a Canterbury Giveaway competition on our facebook page. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning a great prize is like us here.

If you wish to contact us before the event then please do so on 01224 647347 or home@rugbyplus.com

Rugby Plus: Showing Our Support for Local Rugby

Rugby Plus was delighted to support the second annual Deeside RFC 2013 Mini Rugby Tournament last Saturday. As Deeside RFC’s equipment suppliers, Rugby Plus provided match day balls. All the children involved gave it their all and it was great to see so many kids in the north-east enjoying the sport. We were so impressed by the camaraderie, dedication and spirit of these young people, and look forward to next year’s tournament.

A team of spirited youngsters from Deeside RFC

This weekend, Rugby Plus will be supporting a Charity Rugby Afternoon at Kirkcaldy Rugby Club.

Saturday afternoon kicks off with a clash between Fife’s foremost Senior Rugby Clubs, Howe and Kirkcaldy in an under-21 fixture. This age grade seldom play together in Club rugby, so the gang at Rugby Plus look forward to seeing players coming through from under-18 level to play with and against players who have made this step in the previous three seasons.

The feature game is an Invitational fixture with players from a variety of Clubs from Premier 1, (AGSFP, Dundee High, Heriots, Boroughmuir and Stirling County) and Cartha QP, Murrayfield Wanderers, Kirkcaldy, Howe, Morgan and Dunfermline to the more local regional Clubs Glenrothes, Fife Southern and Kinross. The game is being refereed by Scotland’s top official Neil Paterson. Rugby Plus is proud to be an official supporter of the game, alongside the SRU and SCRUM Magazine.

An afternoon of first-class rugby awaits! Let’s just hope the Scottish weather holds. We hope to see you all there!