16 Rugged Rugby Innovations

From Street Squad Shoes to Naked Rugby Calendars

Here's hoping that all of these rugged rugby innovations help the sport catch on in America. While that seems like more of a pipe dream than anything else, the awesomeness of the sport is undeniable after click through all of these rugby-inspired features.

Perhaps the best thing about all of these rugged rugby innovations is that they offer something for everyone. Women looking to ogle beefcakes can check out the professional rugby player fashion show or the naked rugby star calendars. Men with an eye for marketing are definitely going to want to take a look or 10 at Hunky Dorys (an Irish chip company) clever, if slightly sexist ad. If you're a fan of all of the above and enjoy smooth street styles and fashion photo shoots, then check out all of these rugged rugby innovations.

SCORE
4.7 out of 10
GENDER
90% Men10% Women
MARKETTop markets: Europe
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 65%
Activity 68%
Freshness 8%

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