Rugby Caps & Baseball Caps

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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.