What is the difference between a rugby cap and a rugby beanie?

A rugby cap is a peaked baseball-style or trucker cap - worn for training, travel and matchday in warmer weather. A rugby beanie is a knitted hat without a peak, worn for cold weather. Both are available at Rugbystuff.com - rugby beanies and bobble hats are on our rugby hats page.

What does "caps" mean in rugby?

In rugby, a cap is an appearance for a national team. A player who has earned 50 caps has represented their country 50 times. The term comes from the 19th century tradition of presenting players with a physical cap on their international debut. If you're looking to buy a physical rugby cap rather than understand the term, you're in the right place.

What is a traditional rugby cap?

A traditional rugby cap is a velvet flat cap with a peak, historically presented to players on their debut for a club or country.

Do you stock team rugby baseball caps?

Yes. We stock baseball caps for several international nations including Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, France, the Springboks and the All Blacks, alongside selected club options.

Where can I buy rugby caps in the UK?

Rugbystuff.com stocks rugby baseball caps, trucker caps and dad style rugby caps for major nations and clubs. Free UK delivery on orders over £100, same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3pm.

Rugby Caps & Baseball Caps

Rugby Baseball Caps and Trucker Caps

The baseball cap and trucker cap are the most popular styles on this page - lightweight, adjustable, and available in team colours for most major nations and clubs. Rugby baseball caps make popular gifts and are a practical alternative to a beanie for warmer weather. Most caps in this range are one-size-fits-most with an adjustable strap.

Team Rugby Caps

We stock baseball caps for several international nations including Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, France and the All Blacks, alongside selected club options. Team caps are popular as gifts and matchday accessories. For specific nations browse the individual team collection pages.

Traditional Rugby Caps

The traditional rugby cap is a different product entirely - a velvet flat cap with a peak, in club or national colours. These are the caps historically presented to players on their first senior appearance for a club or country, giving rise to the term "earning a cap."

What Is a "Cap" in Rugby?

In rugby, a "cap" refers to the honour awarded to a player for each appearance they make for their national team. The term dates back to the late 19th century when players were literally presented with a velvet cap on their international debut. The tradition has largely given way to commemorative certificates and presentations at professional level, but the terminology has stuck - a player with 50 caps has represented their country 50 times. If you're searching for what a cap means in rugby rather than buying one, that's the answer. If you're buying a physical cap, you're in the right place.