
New Balance
Varsity Rugby Polo
The New Balance Varsity Rugby Polo is a long-sleeve rugby-style polo shirt made from heavyweight 100% cotton jersey in a relaxed fit, with a polo collar, ribbed cuffs, and a straight hem with side splits. It has a dark navy body with a contrasting cream horizontal chest band, cream collar and cuffs, an embroidered gothic-style New Balance wordmark centered on the chest band, and a circular New Balance 1906 crest embroidered at the left chest. It is intended for casual, everyday wear and rugby-inspired sportswear use.
- Material
- Heavyweight 100% cotton jersey
- Style
- casual, preppy, heritage, sporty, classic, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Varsity rugby polo in heavyweight cotton jersey with a polo collar, front logo embroidery, ribbed cuffs, and a relaxed fit.
Heavyweight 100% cotton jersey, polo collar, logo embroidery on the front, ribbed cuffs, straight hem with side splits, relaxed fit.
- Material
- Heavyweight 100% cotton jersey
- Style
- casual, preppy, heritage, sporty, classic, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual, weekend, sports-event
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Heavyweight 100% cotton jersey fabric
- Polo collar
- Logo embroidery on front
- Ribbed cuffs
- Straight hem with side splits
- Relaxed fit
- New Balance branding
- Rugby-inspired varsity polo design
- Jersey knit construction
- Side-split hem detail
Product Insights
Varsity Rugby Polo 100% cotton body and collar, with 3% elastane only in the rib Relaxed fit with a straight, hip-length hem Heavyweight cotton jersey drapes in a controlled way rather than clinging The 100% cotton collar has less recovery than the cuffs 90 CAD buys heavyweight cotton and direct New Balance embroidery
Verified claims
- fit
- Relaxed fit with a straight, hip-length hem
- sizing
- Choose by size; the only colorway is Navy/Midnight Blue
- material
- 100% cotton body and collar, with 3% elastane only in the rib
- material behavior
- Heavyweight cotton jersey drapes in a controlled way rather than clinging
- comfort
- Breathable and sweat-absorbing for casual and light activity
- warmth tradeoff
- Warmer than a lightweight knit, with less cooling capacity
- durability
- Heavier cotton holds shape better, but 100% cotton can wrinkle
- durability
- The 100% cotton collar has less recovery than the cuffs
- durability
- Ribbed cuffs use 3% elastane for spring-back
- care
- Wash deep and light colors separately and avoid high heat
- construction
- Logo is embroidered directly into the fabric, not a sewn-on patch
- construction tradeoff
- Dense embroidery can slightly stiffen a knit's hand
- styling
- Varsity rugby look with contrast band, collar and cuffs
- styling
- Works open over a tee or as a standalone layer
- suitable uses
- Best for casual wear and light activity, not high-sweat performance
- construction
- Side splits, set-in sleeves and a clean back panel support movement
- value
- 90 CAD buys heavyweight cotton and direct New Balance embroidery
- comparison
- Softer and more casual than a pique polo
- gender
- Men's style
- color
- Navy/Midnight Blue with cream contrast
Product record
- Title
- Varsity Rugby Polo
- Brand
- New Balance
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Long-sleeve rugby-style polo shown on a model. Dark navy body with a wide contrasting cream horizontal chest band, cream buttoned collar and cream sleeve cuffs. Gothic-style 'New Balance' text printed on the chest band and a circular crest printed on the left chest.
- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-cut polo worn on a model with relaxed fit through the torso and sleeves; hem falls to hip level in the visible frame.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - Body fabric and colorSmooth knit fabric in a dark navy color covering the torso and sleeves outside the contrasting panels.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.25 · w 0.76 · h 0.55 (high) - Contrasting chest bandWide horizontal cream band across the chest that runs nearly full width of the front, positioned just below the shoulders.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.36 · w 0.66 · h 0.12 (high) - Gothic chest text“Dark navy Gothic-style script printed across the cream chest band reading 'New Balance'.”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.09 (high) - Left chest crestCircular crest printed on the left chest above the cream band in contrasting colors, containing concentric shapes and small letterforms.
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Collar and placketPointed cream ribbed collar with a short buttoned placket; collar sits open showing a small V-shaped opening at top.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeve cuffsCream ribbed cuffs at sleeve ends visible on both wrists, contrasting with the navy sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.14 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.66 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high) - Visible stitching/seam at bandStitching or seam line visible along the top and bottom edges of the cream chest band separating it from the navy body.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.35 · w 0.66 · h 0.02 (medium); x 0.17 · y 0.47 · w 0.66 · h 0.02 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from upper thighs to head against a light neutral background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows.
- Model and poseYoung male model shown facing forward with head slightly tilted; hands held near waist with one hand adjusting cuff.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.05 · w 0.60 · h 0.90 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray studio background with soft diffuse lighting and faint soft shadow on the floor area.
- Visible jeansLower portion of light-to-medium washed blue denim jeans visible at the bottom of the frame under the polo.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.82 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high) - Rings and handsRings visible on the model's fingers on the left hand which is near the lower center of the image.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
dark navy· body#262331cream· chest bandcream· collar and cuffsdark navy· chest script text#1E1A23- Overall silhouetteLong-sleeve, straight-cut polo worn on a model with relaxed fit through the torso and sleeves; hem falls to hip level in the visible frame.
- 02

Product
Upper-front view of a long-sleeve rugby polo shown on a model: dark navy body, contrasting cream collar and horizontal chest band with embroidered New Balance wordmark and circular crest at left chest.
- Body fabricLong-sleeve rugby polo body in a dark navy knit fabric with a smooth, slightly textured surface visible across the chest and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.96 · h 0.45 (high) - Contrasting collarPointed, turn-down polo collar in a cream/off-white fabric; collar is open at the front with a visible top button on a short placket.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.16 · w 0.36 · h 0.16 (high) - Horizontal chest bandWide cream/off-white horizontal band across the mid-chest area integrated into the polo front.
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.63 · w 0.86 · h 0.14 (high) - Embroidered wordmark“Large embroidered gothic-style wordmark 'New Balance' centered on the cream chest band in dark navy thread.”
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.76 · h 0.10 (high) - Left-chest crestCircular embroidered crest at the left chest containing the text 'NEW BALANCE' around the top and '1906' at the bottom surrounding a small central emblem.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Visible inner layerA white crew-neck shirt is visible underneath the open placket, sitting under the polo collar.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing model from mid-chest to just above the head against a plain light gray background; soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionFrontal upper-body portrait cropped at mid-chest, model facing slightly to the viewer's left.
- Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft, even studio lighting and gentle shadowing under the jaw and collar area.
- Model presentMale model head and shoulders visible; face, hair texture, and skin are in clear focus while the garment is the visual focus.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.02 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high)
Colors
dark navy· bodycream· collar and chest bandnavy embroidery· embroidery- Body fabricLong-sleeve rugby polo body in a dark navy knit fabric with a smooth, slightly textured surface visible across the chest and sleeve.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long-sleeve rugby-style polo on a model showing the back panel, set-in sleeves, contrast collar and ribbed cuffs. Fabric appears smooth knit with minimal surface texture and slight drape at the hem and sleeves.
- Back panelSingle-piece back panel with a smooth, flat surface and no visible seams, prints, or pockets across the rear.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.70 (high) - CollarWide, flat, contrast collar in a light off-white color that lies over the top of the back neckline.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.08 (high) - Ribbed cuffsPair of wide, light off-white ribbed cuffs visible at the sleeve ends, folded against the model's wrists.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.78 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve constructionLong set-in sleeves with gentle wrinkles and natural drape toward the inner elbow and wrist areas.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.18 · w 0.84 · h 0.66 (medium) - HemlineStraight hem falling over the top of the model's jeans with slight outward flare at the sides.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light background; model's hands are clasped behind the back and denim jeans are partially visible. Even, soft lighting with minimal shadows.
- Viewing angleRear three-quarter view of a standing model, head turned slightly to the right, showing the garment's back.
- Model poseModel's hands clasped behind the lower back, causing slight gathering of fabric at the lower back and sleeve creases.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.82 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingNeutral light gray background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal directional shadows.
- Visible non-product clothingTop edge of a pair of light blue denim jeans is visible below the hem; jeans are not described as product attributes.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.85 · w 0.60 · h 0.14 (high)
Colors
navy· main body#292533off-white· collaroff-white· cuffs- Back panelSingle-piece back panel with a smooth, flat surface and no visible seams, prints, or pockets across the rear.
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4623331 | Varsity Rugby Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Small | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4623332 | Varsity Rugby Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Medium | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4623333 | Varsity Rugby Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - Large | CA$90.00 | Yes |
| 4623334 | Varsity Rugby Polo - Navy/midnight Blue - X-Large | CA$90.00 | Yes |