Rugby shorts tend to get a harder week than most of the kit bag. Training, gym work, contact sessions, another wash, then back out again.
Shop rugby shorts at Pro:Direct Rugby for playing, training and supporter wear, with Canterbury, adidas, Nike, PUMA, Classic, Dynasty, Macron and New Balance across the current range.
For regular sessions, start with rugby training shorts that give you enough freedom through running, kicking and conditioning without carrying unnecessary weight. Canterbury Professional, Tactic and Tempo shorts sit alongside training styles from international, Super Rugby, NRL and State of Origin teams.
Match and Replica Rugby Shorts
If you want the shorts to go with the shirt, look towards replica and playing styles.
The collection includes team rugby shorts from the Springboks, England, France, All Blacks, Scotland and Wales, alongside Super Rugby and rugby league sides. You will also find State of Origin shorts from New South Wales and Queensland.
Replica shorts make sense for supporters building the full kit, while playing and performance versions are closer to what you would choose for rugby itself.
Check the individual product before assuming every pair carrying a team badge is built for the pitch. Some are very much happier in the stands.
Rugby Gym Shorts
Gym shorts are a big part of the current rugby shorts range, particularly across NRL and Super Rugby.
Rabbitohs, Dolphins, Warriors, Cowboys, Sharks, Chiefs, Crusaders, Hurricanes and Highlanders are among the teams represented, with lighter gym and training styles made for conditioning sessions, warm-ups and general wear.
They are also the pairs most likely to stay on long after training has finished.
If you want shorts primarily for lifting, running or summer sessions, start here rather than automatically buying a replica match pair.
Canterbury Rugby Shorts
Canterbury gives you plenty of rugby-specific choices away from team kit.
Uglies Tactic, Professional, Advantage, Tempo and Thermoreg shorts cover different routes through training and playing, from straightforward rugby shorts to lighter session options.
For someone buying shorts to actually play in, that is a useful place to begin. Look at fit, fabric and intended use before worrying about matching the rest of the team wardrobe.
Find the Right Rugby Shorts
Browse rugby shorts by brand, team, size and use. Choose match or replica shorts if you are completing a kit, training shorts for regular rugby sessions, or gym shorts for conditioning and everyday wear.
International supporters can head towards England, France, South Africa, New Zealand, Scotland and Wales. Super Rugby and rugby league fans have club, NRL and State of Origin options throughout the range.
One category, quite a few different jobs. Pick the pair for the bit of rugby you are actually doing.
