Canterbury Rugby Shorts

Canterbury Match Shorts vs Training Shorts

Canterbury produce several distinct shorts styles and it's worth knowing what you're buying. Advantage shorts are built for contact and designed to hold their shape through a full season of washing. Training and gym shorts are lighter - built for movement in drills, the weights room and conditioning sessions rather than the pitch on Saturday.
The Canterbury Uglies Tactic Shorts sit in their own category - they carry the Uglies branding and are designed as gym and casual shorts rather than match day wear. Alongside the training and match shorts, we also stock officially licensed Canterbury club and international shorts - including Queeenland Reds & Ireland for players and fans who want to match their club or team's kit. 

Canterbury Harlequin Rugby Shorts

The Canterbury Harlequin is a classic. A 100% cotton twill construction gives them a weight and feel that modern synthetic shorts don't replicate - they're built for durability rather than performance metrics, and they hold up well through regular washing and heavy use. The elasticated waist with an adjustable drawcord gives you a reliable fit without needing a belt, and the tape side pockets are deep enough to actually be useful. The distinctive CCC print on the right leg is the same branding Canterbury have been putting on their kit for decades. A solid choice if you want something that feels like proper rugby kit rather than a generic training short.

Canterbury Rugby Shorts for Men

The men's Canterbury shorts range covers match shorts in standard club colours - black, navy, white and more - alongside training and gym options. Sizing runs S to 3XL across most of the range. The Canterbury Advantage 2.0 is the standout match short in the range. A stretch gusset and flexible side panels give you full freedom of movement in contact and open play, and a silicone gripper on the inner waistband keeps them exactly where you put them - no riding up during scrums or lineouts.

Canterbury Rugby Shorts for Women

Canterbury produce women's specific rugby shorts with a tailored cut designed for female players. The women's range covers match and training options and is available in the same core colour range as the men's. Widely used at club level across the women's game in the UK and Ireland.

Canterbury Rugby Shorts for Kids

Canterbury junior shorts are available from around age 6 upward, sized by age. Same construction as the adult range, available in the same colour options. A practical choice for junior players who need to match the rest of the squad.

Colours

Canterbury shorts are available in a wide range of club colours - black and navy are the constants, with white, red, & royal blue and more available across the