While we all know athleisure is a key part of most of our wardrobes nowadays, a cult athleisure piece may have just resurfaced from the 90s, and it might surprise you. Seen on the likes of Princess Diana in the late 90s, rugby shirts have now come back into fashion, with a host of influencers and celebrities recently sporting them, including Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner, among many others.

　　Polished yet preppy, rugby shirts are set to take over the high street this spring. Slightly more wearable and versatile than football shirts, this sporty style is a kit we cant resist this season. Whether you prefer a classic Breton style or love a neutral knitted option, theres a host of chic varieties for you to shop now.

　　Closers pick of the best rugby shirts, at a glance If youre wondering how to wear this off-duty top, take inspiration from Princess Diana who wore a pink and blue striped rugby shirt back in 1997, which she styled with white cropped jeans and matching blue loafers. You could even pair a rugby shirt with any choice of denim, from dark denim jeans to a denim midi skirt for that effortless blend of boho-preppy chic.

　　©Getty Or, if you want to give your rugby shirt a more contemporary feel, try pairing it with cargos like Gigi or jeans and Birkenstocks like Kendall. When spring/summer finally hits, you could even try wearing it with your choice of denim shorts or linen trousers with retro trainers.

　　©Getty With a posh yet iconic off-duty feel, the renaissance of rugby shirts is a trend we can definitely get behind, and quite frankly, anything Princess Diana wore is worth recreating, in our opinion. So, to help you out on your hunt for the best rugby shirts for women, weve hand-picked 10 of our favourites on the high street below.

　　SHOP: Best rugby shirts for women Ralph Lauren Rugby Striped Cotton-Jersey Polo Shirt

　　Best designer rugby shirt

　　Ralph Lauren/SelfridgesPrice: £169www.selfridges.com

　　View offer Just like Princess Dianas with its pastel blue and pink stripes, you can find this rugby shirt in the mens section in Ralph Lauren.

　　MS Pure Cotton Striped Rugby Top

　　Best trending rugby shirt

　　MSPrice: £35www.marksandspencer.com

　　View offer Anything thats trending from MS is worth taking note of, especially this white and navy striped rugby shirt. So versatile, this rugby shirt will naturally blend into your existing spring wardrobe.

　　Joules Sammie Pink Red Striped Heavyweight Cotton Rugby Shirt

　　Best pink and red rugby shirt

　　Joules/NextPrice: £59.95www.next.co.uk

　　View offer Pink and red is one of the best colour combos, and we think it adds a feminine finish to the typical sporty style.

　　New Look Burgundy Rugby Striped Long Sleeve Top

　　Best affordable rugby shirt

　　New LookPrice: £19.99www.newlook.com

　　View offer Seeing as burgundy was everywhere this autumn/winter, why not add the colour to your spring outfits? Affordable yet chic, this rugby shirt is a great way to try out the trend without breaking the bank.

　　Monki Long Sleeve Rugby Polo Top

　　Best pink rugby shirt

　　HMPrice: £22.99www2.hm.com

　　View offer Pink and brown is another colour combination we can definitely get onboard with, and we love how cosy this one from Monki looks for this upcoming season. Wear it with jeans, skirts, shorts, linen trousers, the list is endless.

　　Joules Lara Multi Boxy Fit Rugby Shirt

　　Best multicoloured rugby shirt

　　Joules/NextPrice: £59.95www.next.co.uk

　　View offer If youre after a bold rugby shirt, this colourful rugby shirt from Joules wont disappoint. Perfect for your weekend wardrobe, this gorgeous rugby shirt is crafted from cotton, making it built to last and soft on the skin.

　　ONLY rugby polo in green stripe

　　Best green rugby shirt

　　ASOSPrice: £38www.asos.com

　　View offer If youre anything like me and love green, then this rugby shirt will definitely catch your eye. Versatile enough to wear all year round, the styling options are endless each season.

　　Uniqlo Smooth Cotton Relaxed Polo Jumper

　　Best neutral rugby shirt

　　UniqloPrice: £34.90www.uniqlo.com

　　View offer Taking it back to basics, this Uniqlo jumper is a knitted take on the traditional rugby shirt. With a similar boxy style, this neutral jumper will become your go-to for the office, work and everything in between.

　　Levis Leda Rugby Shirt

　　Best bright rugby shirt

　　LevisPrice: £65www.levi.com

　　View offer Another bold rugby shirt that we had to include was this vibrant option from Levis. This rugby shirt is giving us a sporty meets vintage aesthetic, and were here for it.

　　Boohoo New York Double Stripe Collared Rugby Shirt

　　Best slogan rugby shirt

　　BoohooPrice: £15.40 (was £22)www.boohoo.com

　　View offer Casual yet stylish, this slogan rugby shirt is great for those who lean towards more of a minimalistic style.

　　Image credits: @Caitlin_Marwaha/ @Georgia.Louise1/@missy_elz/LTK

　　Christina Geggus is a Commercial Content Writer at Closer. She covers fashion, beauty, homes and anything trending. When not writing, she can be found at her favourite Blaze gym class or on long walks with her loved ones with an overpriced coffee.