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England Pug Forward Tee
Short, stubborn, built low to the ground and impossible to shift. There is a reason the front row and the pug have so much in common, and this tee celebrates every snuffling inch of it.
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Every England supporter has a soft spot for the unglamorous heroes up front, the props and hookers who do the dirty work so the backs take the glory. The pug is their spirit animal, all squashed face, low centre of gravity and sheer unbudgeable determination. This tee puts the two together and the result is daft, affectionate and instantly funny to anyone who knows the game. It gets a proper chuckle in the clubhouse, especially from the front-row union who see themselves in that grumpy little dog. Built from heavyweight 180gsm cotton, it is made to be worn often and washed hard, to the match, the pub, the dog walk home. It keeps its shape and the print stays sharp, so the joke lands just as well a year down the line. For the England fan who loves a forward and a four-legged friend in equal measure, it is a winner.
It is a simple visual gag with two punchlines for the price of one. Pug forward plays on the rugby forward and the squat, snorting dog, and the overlap writes itself, because anyone who has watched a pug refuse to budge has basically watched a prop at a scrum. That double meaning is exactly why it lands. It speaks to the England fan who loves the game and is soft on dogs, the household where the pug is treated like one of the back row. Buy it for a dog-mad supporter, a forward with a sense of humour, or yourself if it is hitting close to home. Wear it alongside our wider range of England rugby gifts and you back the team while raising a smile. The gag is small, the affection is large, and the right fan gets it instantly.
Plenty of novelty tees flog one weak pun and leave it there. This one earns its laugh because both halves work, the rugby and the dog, with no explaining. With over 1,800 verified reviews behind us, buyers tell us the fit runs generous and the print stays crisp wash after wash. It works as a present for a dog-loving England fan, or a treat to yourself. Funny, warm, and built to last, this is the tee for the supporter who loves the unsung heroes up front and the wrinkly hero on the sofa just as much.
What is the England rugby t shirt made from and how is it printed?
The England rugby t shirt is strong 180gsm heavyweight cotton, built to keep its shape. The pug forward design is applied with a high-definition DTG print that stays sharp season after season, so it survives frequent washing without cracking or fading.
How does this t shirt fit and what size should I choose?
The t shirt has a long length and generous fit, cut for a proper build. Sizing runs true to size, so take your normal size and check the size chart before ordering, especially if you like a roomier fit for the match or the dog walk.
When will my order ship and can the design be personalised?
Orders are produced in 1 to 2 working days and shipped within a 1 to 3 day window inside the UK. The pug forward design is not personalised, it ships exactly as shown so the visual gag stays clean and the joke keeps its punch rather than being cluttered.
Who is the pug forward design best suited to?
It suits the England rugby fan with a soft spot for both the front row and a stubborn little dog. It makes a brilliant gift for a pug owner who loves the game, or anyone who sees the funny side of comparing a prop to a snuffly, unbudgeable pet.
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.
We will email you a tracking number as soon as your order is about to leave our Facility.
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.