Gifts for Rugby Fans: Rugby Gift Ideas for Players and Supporters
Rugby fans are a loyal bunch. They stand on a cold touchline in January, they book the Six Nations weekends off months ahead, and they can still tell you where they were for Jonny's drop goal in 2003.
That makes them easy to buy for, as long as the gift has something to do with the game. Below you'll find rugby-themed coffee, a pair of rugby ball socks, a print of a commentator's notes from an England win at Twickenham, and three of the best rugby books. Prices start from £10.99, and you can add every gift to your basket straight from this page.
Rugby gifts at a glance
| Gift | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Ruck Roast coffee | from £10.99 | Rugby fans who love coffee |
| Drop Goal Decaf | from £11.99 | Fans who've cut back on caffeine |
| Rugby Ball Bamboo Socks | £10.99 | A stocking filler or Secret Santa |
| England v Wales commentary notes print | from £29 | England fans who want something for the wall |
| Rugby books | Varies | Fans who love the stories behind the game |
Rugby coffee: a gift that gets used every day
Most rugby gifts end up in a drawer. A bag of good coffee gets opened the next morning and used every day until it's gone. Ours is roasted in Yorkshire and sent out within days of roasting, and each bag comes whole bean or ground for their brewer.
Ruck Roast
From £10.99 for 250g, 500g also available
Our rugby coffee, named after the scrap for the ball that follows every tackle. It's a lighter roast made with beans from Brazil and El Salvador, and it's smooth and sweet with a hint of plum. It's an easy-drinking cup for early kick-offs and for warming up after a wet afternoon on the touchline, and it works black or with milk.
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Drop Goal Decaf
From £11.99 for 250g, 500g and 1kg also available
For the fan who wants a coffee during an evening kick-off and still wants to sleep afterwards. The artwork is inspired by Jonny Wilkinson's World Cup final kick. Inside is a rich, full-bodied Brazilian coffee with smooth dark chocolate notes. It's decaffeinated using the Swiss Water process, which removes the caffeine without chemicals.
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Not sure which they'd prefer? Get one of each from £22.98. Our guide to decaf coffee explains why Swiss Water decaf tastes like proper coffee.
A stocking filler for players and fans
Rugby Ball Bamboo Socks
£10.99
These blue socks from Swole Panda are covered in small rugby balls. They're knitted from a soft, breathable bamboo blend, with a reinforced heel and toe and hand linked seams that sit flat across the toes. The pattern is neat enough to wear to work. They come in UK 7-11 and a hard-to-find 12-15, which is handy if you're buying for a second row.
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For England fans: a piece of Six Nations history
Before every match, a commentator prepares a sheet of notes on both teams. It sits in front of them for the full 80 minutes, and it's rarely seen by anyone outside the commentary box.
England v Wales Six Nations 2026 Commentary Notes Print
£29 print only, £69 framed, £119 signed and framed
This is a print of the notes Nick Mullins commentated from when England beat Wales 48-7 at Twickenham on 7 February 2026. England scored seven tries that day, and Henry Arundell had a hat-trick before half-time.
The print is A3 and comes with a letter of authentication. The framed version has a black matt frame with built-in hooks, so it's ready to hang. It's a good pick for the fan who was at Twickenham that day, and it suits a study, a home bar or the wall of a clubhouse. The signed version is limited.
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One for England fans only. We wouldn't recommend it for the Welsh side of the family.
The best rugby books
A good rugby book fills the gaps between matches and makes an easy gift to wrap. These are three of our favourites from our Bookshop.org list of the best rugby books.
Loose Head by Joe Marler. The England and Harlequins prop tells the story of his career with plenty of jokes at his own expense. It's one of the funniest rugby books around, and a safe pick for anyone who has spent time in a front row.
Around the World in 80 Minutes by Robert Kitson. A rugby writer travels the globe to find out what makes the sport great, from famous grounds to small clubs. One for the fan who watches every match, whoever is playing.
Legacy by James Kerr. A look inside the All Blacks and the habits that made them so hard to beat. It's as much about leadership as rugby, so it's a good choice for coaches and captains.
Want more ideas? See our full lists of the best rugby books and the best rugby autobiographies, with books by Doddie Weir, Lawrence Dallaglio and Paul O'Connell.
Books are sold through Bookshop.org, which supports independent bookshops. We may earn a small commission if you buy through these links.
Build your own rugby gift
Two small gifts often feel more generous than one big one. These pairings work well together:
- The Secret Santa (from £21.98): a bag of Ruck Roast and the rugby ball socks.
- The match day pair (from £22.98): Ruck Roast for the morning and Drop Goal Decaf for the evening kick-off.
- The England fan (from £39.99): the commentary notes print and a bag of Ruck Roast.
- Coffee and a good read: Drop Goal Decaf and Loose Head by Joe Marler.
Rugby gift FAQs
What do you buy a rugby fan who has everything?
Go for something they'll use up or something they won't have seen before. Coffee gets used every day, and a rugby-themed bag makes it feel personal. The commentary notes print is a rare find, so it's unlikely they already own one.
What are good rugby gifts under £20?
Ruck Roast is from £10.99, the rugby ball socks are £10.99 and Drop Goal Decaf is from £11.99. Most of the books on our lists cost less than £20 too.
Should I buy coffee beans or ground coffee?
If they grind their own beans, choose wholebean. If they use an espresso machine or moka pot, choose Espresso / Moka Pot. For a V60, AeroPress or filter machine, choose Filter / AeroPress. If you're not sure, ground for cafetière is the safest choice, as most kitchens have one.
Will everything arrive together?
Not always. Our coffee is sent from our roastery, while the socks and the print ship directly from our suppliers, and books come from Bookshop.org. If you order more than one, they'll arrive in separate parcels and may come on different days.
Keep exploring
Shopping for someone else? See our guides to gifts for cyclists, gifts for cricketers and gifts for tennis players.
For more general ideas, read our guides to coffee gifts for coffee lovers and Christmas coffee gifts.
Or shop our rugby coffee.