Photo by Jessica Stone Hendricks Photography
What is One Rugby Club anyway?
One Rugby Club is a rugby apparel brand built on the belief that rugby players deserve apparel that truly reflects what makes them and this sport so special.
I’ve been playing rugby for nearly 8 years and been part of the community for almost 10 now. It’s become a hugely important part of my life and so too have the people that've come along with it. Yet somehow, despite the decade I’ve been around, I have yet to find quality rugby apparel that truly reflects what’s most important about the sport to the people who hold it so dear. So I set out to make it.
I design every piece of ORC apparel with the spirit, culture, and community of rugby and its players in mind. And I hope you feel that same sense of spirit, culture, community, and pride every time you rep us. I hope people stop you in the street to ask you about the sport you play. Because no matter who you are, where you come from, or what club you play for - at the end of the day, we’re all part of One Rugby Club.
Because no matter who you are, where you come from, or what club you play for - at the end of the day, we’re all part of One Rugby Club.
Of all the rugby clubs in the world, why should I support you?
Community First
One Rugby Club understands the importance of community to this sport. We work hard for ourselves and even harder for our teammates; we fight for each other on the pitch and stand together off it. I am constantly in awe of the unwavering support and ways we show up for each - from building club cultures that uplift new players to fighting for each other in the face of outmatched opponents to banding together to provide hurricane relief to crowd funding top surgeries - we’re here for each other on and off the pitch. That’s why we make a point to support and grow grassroots rugby where we can. We donate kit, logo, merchandise, and apparel designs to support the formation of new clubs/the growth of existing ones and donate directly to help fund still-establishing tournaments - always to the end of making rugby more accessible and creating more opportunities to play.
Sustainable & Ethical
According to a 2023 report released by the UNEP, the fashion industry is responsible for nearly 10% of all global carbon emissions (more than international flights and maritime shipping combined!), is the second-largest consumer and polluter of water, and makes a habit of exploiting its workers. That’s why we’re proud to print our designs on 100% GRS-Certified recycled cotton from Everywhere Apparel. Every shirt is made from diverted textile waste sourced from and recycled in North American supply chains where Everywhere Apparel has high visibility into the production process and can ensure every stage is ethical and eco-conscious. No chemical runoff. No microplastic pollution. Just fair labor conditions and 800 gallons of water and 0.5 pounds of carbon emissions saved with every shirt.
Hand-Drawn Art
Every design that adorns One Rugby Club apparel begins as a hand-drawn sketch done by me! And I make sure - with a multitude of feedback from my friends in the community - that each one feels impactful, stylish, and reflective of what the rugby community stands for. I am not a designer/artist/creative by trade but I have been doing it for many years and, with every purchase, you support my ability to continue pursuing creative endeavors and I am forever grateful for it.
Photo by MNC Photo
