{"product_id":"the-top-8-rugby-sweatshirt","title":"The Top 8 Sweatshirt","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRugby Sweatshirt, The Top 8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have always known the real work happens up front, where the numbers one to eight do the graft nobody films. This sweatshirt makes the case for the pack in one quiet, confident line.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\"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.\"\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e(Barry T.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 1,800+ verified reviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, our previous buyers say we supply great quality clothing and provide first-class customer service, so go ahead and order with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This is my 3rd purchase. All 3 are great quality. Definitely recommend.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Cheryl T.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick 280gsm, 80% ringspun cotton and 20% polyester.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGenerous fit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cotton-faced fabric. Warm as toast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for the Christmas do or a cold day on the side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaped neck for comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin-needle stitching for strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWRAP certified. No sweatshops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted in the UK. Go ahead and select your colour and size above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping starts from £3.89 (UK). Exact rates show at checkout.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRugby Sweatshirt For The Proud Forward\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe top 8. It is no accident that the pack wears the top numbers, and this sweatshirt states that quiet truth with a forward's understated confidence. It is for the prop, hooker, lock or back-row man who does the unglamorous graft in the scrum and the ruck while the backs take the glory and the headlines. The joke is dry and knowing, a gentle reminder of who actually wins the ball that lets the flashy lads score. Printed on a thick 280gsm cotton-faced body, it is built to take the same punishment as the forwards it celebrates, holding its shape through a full winter of hard training and cold matchdays. The soft-faced fabric is warm as toast for a raw afternoon on the side, comfortable enough to wear from the pitch to the post-match pint. It is a sweatshirt for the forward who takes real pride in the numbers one to eight and never lets the backs forget who does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Thinking Behind The Top 8\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe humour works because it is understated rather than loud, exactly the register a proud forward prefers. Claiming the top numbers is a quiet boast that every pack man feels in his bones, and this puts it plainly without shouting. It flatters the wearer as one of the eight who do the hard, unseen graft, the engine room that wins the game up front. There is real affection in it, a nod to the forwards who take pride in the scrum, the maul and the dirty work nobody films. The high-definition print keeps the design crisp wash after wash, so the quiet claim stays sharp for many seasons. It is the sort of line that earns a knowing nod from every forward and a bit of eye-rolling from the backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRugby Sweatshirt That Gets It Right\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA forward's sweatshirt has to be tough and comfortable, and this one is built to last. It suits the pack man heading to training, the match or the clubhouse, where the claim will be backed up by the rest of the forwards. The generous cut sits well over a broad frame, and the thick 280gsm body holds its shape through a hard season of wear. It comes in black and charcoal, proper no-nonsense colours for a no-nonsense player. Made in the UK and backed by 1,800+ verified reviews, it becomes the go-to layer for the forward who wears his number with pride. Buy it for the pack man in your squad, or explore more forward-friendly designs in our range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/scrum-gifts\"\u003erugby scrum gifts\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRugby Sweatshirt FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is this rugby sweatshirt made from and how is it printed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rugby sweatshirt is a thick 280gsm body in 80% ringspun cotton and 20% polyester with a soft cotton-faced inside. The top 8 design is applied with a high-definition print that stays crisp and fade-resistant, so the slogan reads clean season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the sweatshirt fit and what size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sweatshirt has a generous fit and runs from XS to 5XL, which suits a broad forward's build over a base layer. Take your usual size for room to move and check the measurements before ordering rather than sizing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it ship and can the design be personalised?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour sweatshirt is printed and dispatched within 1 to 2 production days, with UK delivery usually arriving 1 to 3 days later. The top 8 design is a fixed print and cannot be personalised, so it turns up exactly as shown, ready for the next scrum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is this rugby sweatshirt for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt suits the proud forward who does the hard graft in the pack and takes real pride in the numbers one to eight. 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