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🏉 Elevate your game-day and gym style with Canterbury’s iconic cotton rugby shorts!
Canterbury Men's Professional Cotton Rugby Shorts deliver a perfect blend of heritage and modern performance. Featuring a secure elastic waistband with drawstring, durable 100% cotton drill fabric, and practical side pockets, these mid-thigh shorts are designed for comfort, durability, and timeless style. Ideal for rugby players and active professionals alike, they embody over 100 years of craftsmanship and are built to last through every workout and weekend adventure.









| ASIN | B019H78ZIU |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Apparel Closure Orientation | Side |
| Apparel Fabric Stretch | No Stretch |
| Apparel Fabric Weight Class | Lightweight |
| Best Sellers Rank | 7,795 in Fashion ( See Top 100 in Fashion ) 46 in Men's Activewear Shorts |
| Brand Name | Canterbury |
| Care instructions | Machine Wash |
| Closure Type | Drawstring |
| Closure type | Drawstring |
| Colour | Navy |
| Country Of Origin | China |
| Country of origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 5,507 Reviews |
| Fabric Type | 100% Cotton |
| Fit to Size Sentiment | Positive |
| Fitting type | Fitted |
| Front Pleat Type | Flat front |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05051595952002 |
| Included Components | Canterbury Professional Cotton Rugby Short |
| Inseam | 6 Inches |
| Item Length | Mid Thigh Length |
| Item Type Name | Canterbury Men's Professional Cotton Short - Navy, Medium |
| Item Weight | 0.11 Kilograms |
| Jeans length (inches) | 6 Inches |
| Jeans width (inches) | 84 Centimeters |
| Manufacturer | Canterbury |
| Manufacturer Part Number | E523405-769-M |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Material Type | Cotton |
| Material composition | 100% Cotton |
| Model Number | E523405-769-M |
| Number Of Pockets | 2 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Pocket Description | Side seam pockets |
| Product Care Instructions | Machine Wash |
| Rise Style | Mid Rise |
| Season and Collection Year | Autumn/Winter 2017 |
| Seasons | Spring/Summer |
| Sleeve Length Description | Sleeveless |
| Sport Type | Rugby |
| Style Name | Cotton Shorts |
| Target Audience | Men |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |
D**E
Fantastic purchase
Have purchased numerous pairs of these shorts subsequently as the material is extremely robust and strong but remains very comfortable also. My only complaint would be the colour of the shorts which has deteriorated after some washes but otherwise a great purchase.
N**.
Sturdy, comfortable, shorts. You don't have to play rugby to wear them.
They're shorts. Well made, not so short that your genitals are on display to the world. Heavyweight cotton drill, and they have pockets- god knows why, I've never needed pockets when I did play rugby, but I bought them post knee operation, so they did what was necessary
M**M
The fit of these are on the large side
I'm a 34 to 35 inch waist. Amazon recommended XL size for me which I thought was a bit extreme 😂 So I went for medium which I usually go for and when they arrived I found them too big and they'd be easily pulled down. So they were returned and a size small was ordered which I find are the perfect fit for a 34 inch waist. These are made in China so there inches must be a lot bigger than the ones in the UK or they think we're a load of fatties 🤣 But they are well made tough rugbyshorts 👍
S**E
Great shorts
These Canterbury rugby shorts are exactly what you’d expect from a trusted brand — tough, comfortable, and built for the game. The material is strong and holds up well during intense training or matches, with reinforced stitching that can take a beating. They offer a great range of movement, which is essential for rugby, and the elastic waistband with drawstring keeps them secure without feeling restrictive. Lightweight and breathable, they’re also comfortable for casual gym use or general fitness. Classic design, excellent quality, and long-lasting. If you’re after reliable rugby gear, these are a solid choice.
J**F
Good rugby shorts.
Very comfortable, & sturdy.
R**N
Great shorts for general wear.
I bought these because I am utterly fed up with the obsession clothing store have with only selling 'long' shorts, i.e. ones that come down to your knees. If I wear a pair of shorts it's because I want the air and sun to get to my legs, so what is the point of shorts that don't actually allow that? The only short shorts you seem to be able to buy are swimming shorts and they're a bit thin for general use. These shorts are great and allow my knees and lower thighs access to fresh air and sunlight. The pockets are deep enough to comfortably hold my wallet, keys etc. The material looks like a decent strength cotton and there's a drawstring if you need it. I usually take XL and ordered that on the basis that there was a drawstring in case it was too big, but they fit perfectly without using it.
B**V
Not 100% cotton
These are incorrectly advertised as 100% cotton. They are very much synthetic and not cotton!
D**E
Would give 6 stars if possible
I am a pot bellied man on the borderline between middle aged and elderly. I don't play rugby but I do dress according to the calendar, not the weather. I have 2 pairs of these shorts, one of which I bought in 2021, the other in 2023. I wear them every day between April 1 and October 31. The 2021 pair did sterling service on their own for 2 years, but since the 2023 pair arrived I've been rotating them week on, week off. The 2021 pair has a couple of holes in it now (2026) because of my habit of carrying a short, double ended pencil in the right hand pocket so I'm here to buy another 2 pairs so that each pair only has to do one week per month in the season: 7 weeks per year instead of 14, or the 56 weeks which my most worn pair did in its first 2 years. These are not cheap shorts, but they are comfy and properly short, and more hard wearing than you have any right to expect. The pockets are perfect. You don't notice the stuff that's in them. I once spent a week searching for my pencil, only to find it in my shorts pocket on laundry day. I confidently expect that, with 3 stablemates, my 2021 shorts will last me the rest of my life. I just need to remember to keep the pencil in the left hand pocket henceforth. (I'm 34" and a bit over waist. Plenty of room in a medium.)
M**W
Good Quality
Good quality
R**Y
XS fits 155 lbs
Quality product
A**Y
Good strong comfortable
Good strong comfortable Shorts, just like rugby shorts use to be 40 year ago.. nice good strong tuff material. Space to move. Fit is very good for bigger people. - Just way to expensive, but if you want the best.. You pay through your nose.
A**E
Top Qualität, extrem gute, robuste Hosen
Absolute top Qualität! Ich trage die Hosen seit Jahren und sie sind einfach nur Spitzenklasse.
K**.
Hochwertiges Produkt - unzerstörbar - Spitzenpreis
Ich spiele als 4er in der Second Line. Dort bekommt man einiges ab und ich habe auch schon mehrere Hosen dabei ruiniert. Diese Hose ist aber absolut unzerstörbar. Der Stoff fühlt sich an wie eine dicke Jeans und ist ungeheuer reißfest. Dabei sitzt die Hose aber bequem und ermöglicht eine gute Beweglichkeit. Das ganze zu einem unschlagbaren Preis. Ich werde noch ein paar davon bestellen.
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