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Grumpy Old Player Tee
You gave the game your knees, your shoulders and a couple of teeth, and you have earned the right to be a bit of a misery about it. This shirt issues the formal warning.
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This shirt is the retired player's full hazard notice, complete with the memory loss and the flatulence he is no longer remotely embarrassed about. He played hard for two decades, paid for it in dodgy joints and creaking mornings, and the only thing he has left to give is a brutally honest opinion. The warning is a public service, really.
It suits the old boy who still props up the clubhouse bar long after he stopped propping up the scrum. Wear it to the rugby, to a milestone birthday, or to any gathering where the family will groan and the old team mates will roar. The strong 180gsm cotton has the heft to survive him, which is more than can be said for his cartilage.
The joke works because it leans into everything the veteran refuses to apologise for. The memory going, the wind arriving unannounced, the low tolerance for nonsense. It is framed as a warning label, which is the perfect deadpan device, official-sounding and completely shameless at the same time. Stated flat, it gets the laugh. Dress it up and it loses the bite.
That makes it the ideal gift for the grandad or old club stalwart who wears his grumpiness as a badge of honour. He will pretend to be offended and then wear it every weekend. It sits right at home among the rest of our funny rugby t shirts, for the retired warrior who has earned every wrinkle and every rumble.
A shirt aimed at a battle-scarred veteran needs to be tougher than he is, and this one is. Built from strong 180gsm heavyweight cotton with a long, generous fit, it suits the older frame that has thickened a bit over the years and refuses to be squeezed into anything slim or fussy.
The high-definition DTG print keeps the warning crisp and legible from across the bar, no cracking or fading even after he wears it to every single fixture. It is the kind of tee a grumpy old player pulls on without a second thought, knowing it says exactly what he would have said anyway, only louder.
What is this rugby t shirt made from and how is it printed?
This rugby t shirt is made from strong 180gsm heavyweight cotton and finished with a high-definition DTG print. The heavier cotton holds its shape on an older, broader frame and the print stays crisp and legible rather than fading or cracking after repeated wear.
How does the sizing fit?
The shirt is cut long with a generous fit, which suits a veteran build that has filled out over the years. Sizing runs true to size, so check the size chart before ordering, and size up only if you want extra room for comfort around the middle.
How quickly does it ship and can it be personalised?
Orders are printed within 1 to 2 production days then shipped on a 1 to 3 day UK service. This rugby t shirt is a fixed slogan design and cannot be personalised, so it arrives exactly as shown with the warning ready to issue.
Who is this design best for?
It suits the retired rugby player who is proudly grumpy and past caring what anyone thinks. It makes a guaranteed laugh as a gift for a grandad, dad or old team mate on a birthday, or a self-buy for the veteran who owns every word of the warning.
Provided shipping is to an address in the UK, we will cover the cost of postage and packing when you order more than £39 of our awesome products (please note there is not enough meat on the bone to give you free shipping AND a discount at the same time).
All of our items are proudly custom made and printed on-demand in the UK. Orders typically take only 3 business days for us to get them printed, dried, quality control checked, and then packed. You can then select 48 Hrs Royal Mail (2-3 days) or Royal Mail next-day delivery at the checkout (for deliveries or to the UK).
To see delivery times outside the UK, please look at the Shipping Rates page for details. Typically, it takes 5-10 working days after leaving our facility, with possible further-in-country delays, depending on your local COVID-19 restrictions.
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Although we have a very high level of customer satisfaction and retention, we also recognise that in rare cases, refunds may be requested. We want you to love your purchase, so if you’re not 100% satisfied, we accept returns or exchanges within 60 days from the date you received your order. Please email us at fanhelp@rugbynut.co.uk
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We do our utmost to get orders printed in good time, dried, quality checked and then out the door to you. During the run-up to Christmas we put double-shifts on the printing machines and in the warehouse to make sure we keep up with the high volume of orders. But we don't have direct control over Royal Mail or the couriers and cannot, therefore, guarantee that orders will be received in time for Christmas, Birthdays or other anniversaries or special dates and will not issue refunds on that basis unfortunately. So please make sure that you order in good time.