Quick answer: Custom rugby kit is match and training clothing produced in your club's own colours with your crest, player numbers and sponsor logos. At CentralCustom you pick the garments, we send a free digital proof, and once you approve it your kit is decorated in the UK and typically dispatched 7-14 working days later. There is no minimum order, quotes come back within one working day, and your artwork is kept on file so mid-season reorders match.
CentralCustom designs and produces custom rugby kit for clubs, schools and universities right across the UK - match shirts, shorts and socks in your club colours, built to take a full season of scrums, tackles and hot washes. Add your crest, sponsor and player numbers and kit out the whole squad, from minis and juniors to the first XV. Whether you are refreshing a tired strip, adding a clash jersey or starting a brand-new side, we make ordering matching rugby teamwear simple, hard-wearing and affordable.
Why choose CentralCustom for your rugby kit
Rugby is harder on kit than almost any other team sport, so ours is built for the contact game - tougher fabrics and reinforced stitching that stand up to tackles, rucks and mauls without pulling apart. Every piece is fully customisable: choose your colours and design, then add your club crest, sponsor logos and player numbers so the squad looks the part from the first whistle.
Your kit is decorated to order here in the UK. There is no minimum order, so you can kit out a full senior squad or replace three shirts for new signings. Mixed-size squad orders are standard, from mini and junior sizes right through to adult 3XL, so you can kit every age group in one go. Our print and dye-sublimation finishes will not crack or fade over a muddy season, and because your design stays on file, mid-season replacements match perfectly.
What is in a full rugby kit
Most UK clubs order in three layers. Knowing which layer you are buying is the fastest way to get an accurate quote.
- Match kit - home jersey, shorts and socks. Rugby shirts are cut tighter than football shirts and use heavier fabric, so allow for a snug fit.
- Clash or away strip - required by most leagues when colours are too close to an opponent's. A second set in a contrasting colour saves last-minute panic.
- Training and travel wear - training tops, base layers, mid-layers, rain jackets, tracksuits and kit bags. This is what the squad actually wears most weeks. See our custom training wear and club tracksuits range.
Numbers, names and sponsor logos
Rugby union squad numbers run 1 to 15 for the starting XV, with replacements numbered 16 upwards; rugby league runs 1 to 13. Numbers usually go on the back, with a smaller number on the shorts at senior level. Player names, initials and nicknames can be added above the number, and sponsor logos sit on the chest, sleeve or back panel.
If you are working out which numbers to order for which players, our guide to rugby shirt numbers and positions 1-15 breaks down every role. For sponsor placement rules and how to keep a sponsor happy for more than one season, read our guide to adding sponsor logos to team kit.
Sizing: minis, juniors and seniors
Junior sizing is where most club kit orders go wrong. Rugby shirts are a performance fit, so a player who wears a 13-14 in a school polo may need a size up in a match jersey. We recommend ordering a size set for the club to try on before the squad order goes in, and we can hold your size grid on file for next season. Our guide to junior team kit sizing covers how to run a fitting session in one training night.
Who we kit out
- Grassroots and community rugby union and rugby league clubs
- Minis, juniors and youth sections
- School, college and university rugby teams
- Touch, tag and walking rugby sides
- Tour squads, sevens teams and one-off charity fixtures
We produce kit across every team sport, so if your club runs more than one section you can order everything through the same account - see our full custom teamwear range, our custom football team kits and our custom netball kit.
How to order, and when
Send us your club colours, crest and rough numbers and we will come back with a quote within one working day. Once you are happy, we produce a free digital proof so you can see exactly what the kit will look like before anything is made. Approve the proof and kit is typically dispatched 7-14 working days later.
The practical rule for UK rugby clubs: place your main squad order 6-8 weeks before your first fixture. For a September season start that means ordering in July. If you are already mid-season, reorders are quicker because your artwork is already set up. Our pre-season kit ordering timeline has the full calendar.
Design your own rugby kit
You do not need design software, and you do not need to wrestle with an online kit builder. Send us your club colours, your crest and any sponsor logos, and we will build the design for you and return a free digital proof before anything is produced. If your crest is a low-resolution file pulled off an old website, we can redraw it.
- Choose your garments and fit — match shirts, shorts and socks, plus any training and travel layers.
- Send your colours and artwork — club colours, crest, sponsor logos and the numbers you need.
- Approve your free digital proof — see exactly how the kit will look before production starts.
- We produce and dispatch — typically 7–14 working days after proof approval, with your artwork kept on file so reorders match.
Quotes come back within one working day and there is no minimum order, so you can design a full squad strip or a single personalised shirt.
Tight-fit or loose-fit rugby shirts?
This is the decision that shapes everything else, because the fit determines which decoration methods will last.
- Tight-fit (bodyfit) shirts use heavily elasticated technical fabric cut close to the body, so there is less for an opponent to grab. Standard at senior and competitive level. Because the fabric stretches in every direction, dye-sublimation and heat transfer are the durable choices here rather than embroidery.
- Loose-fit (traditional) shirts use heavier cotton-rich or poly-cotton fabric with a roomier cut. More forgiving across a mixed squad and far more tolerant of decoration, so an embroidered crest sits flat and lasts. Popular with minis and juniors, social and veterans sides and touring teams.
Plenty of clubs run both — tight-fit for the first XV, loose-fit for the minis and socials — and both can be ordered together. Our guide to ordering custom rugby kit for your club walks through the full decision, and our embroidery and printing pages explain each finish.
Frequently asked questions
Do you make both rugby union and rugby league kit?
Yes. We produce kit for union, league, sevens, touch, tag and walking rugby, including the different numbering conventions each code uses.
Is there a minimum order for custom rugby kit?
No. There is no minimum order. You can order a full squad set or a single replacement shirt for a new signing.
Can you print numbers and sponsor logos?
Yes. Player numbers, names, initials, club crests and multiple sponsor logos can all be added. We will advise on placement so nothing clashes with league regulations.
Do you offer mini and junior sizes?
Yes - mini, junior and youth sizes through to adult 3XL, and you can mix sizes freely in one order.
Is the fabric tough enough for contact rugby?
Yes. We use heavier, tightly woven performance fabrics with reinforced stitching at the shoulders and collar, which are the first points to fail in contact.
Can you match our existing club colours and crest?
Yes. Send us your crest artwork and colour references and we will match them on the digital proof before production. If your artwork is low resolution we can redraw it.
How long does custom rugby kit take?
Typically 7-14 working days from proof approval to dispatch. Larger squad orders and complex sublimated designs can take longer, so build in a buffer before your first fixture.
How much does custom rugby kit cost?
It depends on garment choice, decoration method and quantity. Sublimated bespoke shirts cost more per unit than printing on a stock jersey, but per-player costs fall as squad numbers rise. Send us your squad size and we will quote within one working day.
Can I create my own rugby kit?
Yes. Send us your club colours, crest and any sponsor logos and we will build the design and return a free digital proof before anything is made. No design software or artwork skills needed.
How can I create a custom rugby jersey?
Pick your garment and fit, tell us your colours and where the crest, numbers and sponsors should sit, then approve the digital proof we send back. Production follows approval, typically dispatching 7–14 working days later.
Where can I find a personalised rugby shirt for my child?
We produce mini, junior and youth sizes and there is no minimum order, so a single personalised shirt with a name and number is fine — you do not need to be ordering for a whole club.
Do you use embroidery or print on rugby shirts?
Both, depending on the shirt. Dye-sublimation and heat transfer suit tight-fit technical jerseys and will not crack or peel; embroidery gives the sharpest club crest on loose-fit shirts, training tops, fleeces and tracksuits.
Ready to kit out your club?
Tell us your sport, colours and squad size and we will put a quote together within one working day - no minimum order, and a free digital proof before anything is made. Request a rugby kit quote or browse the rugby teamwear collection.
