{"id":614495,"date":"2019-12-15T06:08:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-15T06:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/?p=614495"},"modified":"2019-12-15T18:15:47","modified_gmt":"2019-12-15T18:15:47","slug":"7-amazing-gifts-everyday-rugby-fans-will-love-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intouchrugby.com\/magazine\/7-amazing-gifts-everyday-rugby-fans-will-love-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Amazing Gifts Everyday Rugby Fans Will Love This Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>7 Amazing Gifts Everyday Rugby Fans Will Love This Year<\/h3>\n<p>Gifting can be stressful, especially if you aren\u2019t sure what your recipient really wants. When looking for gifts, many people end up facing an internal battle. Questions will run through their minds, and unless they\u2019re planning on simply asking what the gift recipient wants, they might just end up getting whatever\u2019s convenient.<br \/>\nBut if you\u2019re shopping for someone special, you want to make sure you\u2019re getting something that\u2019ll really resonate with them. And even if you know what they like, there\u2019s always a myriad of remaining concerns.<\/p>\n<p>Will they really like this? What color do they want? Do they already have this?<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ve probably been on both ends: the gift giver and the gift receiver. While finding the perfect gift is already difficult as it is, being on the other end also has its struggles.<br \/>\nPutting yourself in the shoes of your gift receiver might bring back some awkward memories. It\u2019s probably happened at least once \u2013 when someone gets you something, and you don\u2019t really know how to react.<br \/>\nIt\u2019s a classic dilemma: do I be honest, or should I just pretend to like it? While the latter may seem harmless, it\u2019s still not ideal. If you keep pretending to like gifts that you really don\u2019t, you might end up with a bunch of junk.<br \/>\nOn the other end, you could try regifting the present, but then this also runs the risk of the gift giver finding out about it.<br \/>\nSo, if you\u2019re looking to find someone a gift this year, one way to avoid these awkward situations is to get them something that\u2019ll enhance something else they love. In other words, get them something that they wouldn\u2019t have gotten themselves, but have it also relate to some of their other general interests.<br \/>\nAll around the world, people will be looking for gifts this year, and one of the most common interests across people of all ages and backgrounds is rugby. There are rugby fans in every country, and someone you know probably loves rugby.<br \/>\nThe full-contact sport is exciting and engages people of all sorts. It\u2019s no wonder that it\u2019s so popular internationally.<br \/>\nAlthough the Rugby World Cup ended in early November, for rugby fans, it\u2019s never a bad time to enjoy the world renown sport. So if you\u2019re looking to get a gift for a rugby fan, you\u2019re in luck!<br \/>\nGetting a rugby fan a gift related to the sport is a sure way to get them something that they will actually enjoy and can use year-round.<br \/>\nNeed some ideas? Here are 7 gifts that a rugby fan is sure to love!<\/p>\n<p>1.<strong>A training rugby ball <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Getting a rugby fan their own training rugby ball will provide them with an additional outlet to express their love of the sport. Now with their own ball, they can not only watch games from the sidelines but also be a part of it.<br \/>\nBoth kids and adults will love a rugby ball. It\u2019s a great gift because they can use it to play with their family or friends \u2013 getting to enjoy their favorite sport with the people they love.<br \/>\nRugby balls can also be purchased at a reasonable price, making both an enjoyable and economical gift. They can be bought online for anywhere from $15 to $40.<\/p>\n<p>2.<strong>Outdoor Blanket<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the fan that loves to go to practically every rugby game, rain or shine, an outdoor blanket is sure to be appreciated. GiftWits provides a list of the best outdoor blankets. Whether you\u2019re looking for something extra warm, waterproof, or something that\u2019ll fit in your pocket, GiftWits\u2019s list will help you narrow down exactly which blanket is perfect for your gift receiver.<br \/>\nOutdoor blankets are some of the most versatile gifts. Especially in the winter season, a thick, comfy blanket is sure to bring a smile across someone\u2019s face. Even if your gift receiver isn\u2019t going to a rugby game every week, they can bring the outdoor blanket on their next camping trip or even just use it to cuddle up by an indoor fireplace.<\/p>\n<p>3.<strong>A rugby helmet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the aspiring rugby player, a helmet is vital! Rugby can be a dangerous sport, especially since it is full-contact. Even though it\u2019s fun, preventing head injuries is important.<br \/>\nIf you think your gift receiver might already own a helmet, it might be a good idea to do a little research on that beforehand. But if you\u2019re buying for someone who wants to get started, a rugby helmet will get them on track to start playing and practicing.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DGXINJUN-Protective-Headguards-Collision-Protection\/dp\/B07S23QFFC\/ref=sr_1_43?dchild=1&amp;keywords=rugby&amp;qid=1575702764&amp;rnid=2941120011&amp;s=sports-and-fitness&amp;sr=1-43\">Rugby helmets<\/a><\/span><\/span> can be bought in a variety of colors online for less than $40.<\/p>\n<p>4. <strong>A custom star map<\/strong><br \/>\nA custom star map is definitely unique. It\u2019s something your gift receiver probably doesn\u2019t have already and will probably be surprised by.<br \/>\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/twinkleintime.com\/\">Twinkle in Time<\/a><\/span><\/span> offers custom star maps. You can pick a specific date and location and Twinkle in Time will produce a beautiful star map corresponding to what you would\u2019ve seen on that day and from that location.<br \/>\nThis is perfect for any rugby fan who holds a specific rugby event close to their heart. The map could be designed for anything from the first rugby game they attended to when they won a local rugby championship.<\/p>\n<p>5. <strong>Kool8 Water Bottle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A water bottle is a great gift to get anyone who\u2019s active and enjoys sports. Especially for people who play such physically-demanding sports like rugby, a water bottle will help them stay healthy and hydrated.<br \/>\nKool8\u2019s water bottles are fully insulated, eco-friendly, and durable, so they\u2019ll last a while, even if you drag them to every game, and they end up getting tossed around a bit.<\/p>\n<p>6. <strong>A traditional rugby jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rugby jerseys are stylish and perfect for a rugby fan. They\u2019re also warm and can be worn anywhere, even to go do everyday things like stop by the grocery store or the post office.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Croker-Performance-Rugby-Jersey-X-Large\/dp\/B01FGM6P2I\/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&amp;keywords=rugby+jersey&amp;qid=1575704007&amp;s=sports-and-fitness&amp;sr=1-2\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Rugby jerseys<\/span><\/span><\/a> are also a great way for fans to express their enthusiasm and love for their favorite team or player. They typically run for around $50 (before shipping and tax), but they\u2019re sure to be worn often!<\/p>\n<p>7. <strong>Polaroid Snap Instant Digital Camera<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one\u2019s a little less directly related to rugby, but for fans, a polaroid snap instant digital camera can help them hold on to their favorite rugby memories. Whether they go to the world cup or play with their friends and family, this polaroid camera provides high-resolution photos.<br \/>\nThe Polaroid digital camera is also fun for many people because of its retro feel and the fact that it dispenses physical photos. This camera was also featured on <a href=\"https:\/\/coolthingschicago.com\/birthday-gifts-for-her\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; text-decoration: underline;\">Cool Things Chicago\u2019s list<\/span><\/span><\/a> of 37 gifts for your favorite woman.<br \/>\nSo this year, if you\u2019re looking for a gift for your favorite rugby fan, here are a couple of options. While there are many more ideas besides these 7, each one of these is a great place to start. These options range from rugby paraphernalia to rugby memorabilia, providing a wide variety of options so that you can choose which is best for your person in mind.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>7 Amazing Gifts Everyday Rugby Fans Will Love This Year Gifting can be stressful, especially if you aren\u2019t sure what your recipient really wants. When looking for gifts, many people end up facing an internal battle. 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