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Bigger They Are T Shirt
You have spent years learning that the lad built like a wardrobe is the one who flattens you in the first ten minutes. This shirt wears that lesson as a badge of honour.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I am super pleased with this shirt. It was delivered really quickly and looks the same as advertised. I'm very tall and was really pleased with the length of the shirt." (Barry T.)
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Every club has one. The second row who arrives like a falling tree and leaves a dent. This design is written for him, and for everyone who has tried to tackle him and bounced. The line lands because it is true on a rugby pitch in a way it never is anywhere else. Size is not vanity here. It is a tactic. The bigger lad really does hit harder, and the whole front five know it when the contact starts.
It works as a self-buy for the man who fills the doorway, and just as well as a gift for him from a team mate who has felt the impact firsthand. Printed on strong 180gsm heavyweight cotton, it has the heft to match the wearer and sits well on a broad chest.
Most people know this saying as a warning, a way of telling someone not to get cocky. Rugby flips it. On the pitch the big man is not the one about to fall. He is the one doing the falling onto you. That twist is the whole joke, and it rewards the player or fan who has spent enough Saturdays in the thick of it to get it instantly.
That is why it suits the donkey of the pack, the prop or lock who does the unglamorous graft and takes quiet pride in being the heaviest hitter on the park. Wear it to training and the squad nods. Wear it to the clubhouse and it starts a conversation about the last bloke who tried to run straight at you. If you like designs that reward the big units, the rest of our funny rugby t shirts range plays the same game.
A shirt like this only works if the fit backs up the slogan. A scrawny, short-cut tee on a 19-stone forward makes the joke fall flat. This one is cut long and generous, so it fits the frame the design is talking about. Our high-definition DTG print sits flat and crisp on the heavyweight cotton, so the lettering stays bold wash after wash rather than cracking after a month.
It is the sort of tee a big lad reaches for on a non-match day, down the pub or to the kids football, anywhere he wants the quiet satisfaction of a line only rugby people get. No loud graphics. Just a true statement on a shirt that fits a true frame.
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 a bigger build and the print stays sharp through repeated washing rather than fading or cracking early.
How does the sizing fit for a bigger build?
The shirt is cut long with a generous fit, which suits a larger frame far better than a standard slim tee. Sizing runs true to size, so check the size chart before ordering, and size up only if you want extra room across the chest and shoulders.
How quickly does it ship and can it be personalised?
Orders are printed within 1 to 2 production days and then shipped on a 1 to 3 day UK service. This design is a fixed print and cannot be personalised, so it arrives exactly as shown with the slogan ready to wear.
Who is this design best for?
It suits the heaviest hitter in the pack, the prop or lock who takes pride in flattening anyone who runs at him. It makes a knowing gift from a team mate who has felt that hit, or a self-buy for the big unit who owns the joke.
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.