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Historically, rugby shirts are a somewhat conflicted character in the never-ending tale of menswear shirting. On one hand, they’re a prep staple on par with OCBDs, loafers, and boat shoes. On the other hand, they were quite literally designed to handle the rigors of full-contact rugby and were later embraced by folks who proudly call themselves dirtbags.
There’s an interesting duality to rugby shirts: they can feel twee or they can feel traditionally sporty. Thanks to this polarity, it…
