The 2015 Rugby World Cup is just around the corner and it's time for you to waste some money.
Today has brought about the launch of the official shop for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, so naturally we thought we would saunter in and have a look around to see if anything took our fancy. Of course, there are a selection of nice items which would make a lovely gift for the rugby fan in your life, or a handy piece of memorabilia to hold on to if you are indeed making the trip over to watch Ireland win the whole thing, but with the good, comes the bad.
Rather than feel the need to make an impulse purchase, we found ourselves fascinated with some truly terrible gift shop items. It is quite frankly scary to think that some people could, and probably will, spend their hard earned money on these things, so we decided to bring you our power ranking of the five absolute worst items you can buy on the rugby world cup shop.
Enjoy.
#5 - RWC Hoops Apron - £20
This apron is the perfect addition to any kitchen of any rugby fan.
There you have it. Have you been feeling underwhelmed by your kitchen lately? Does it feel like your guests don't feel like you're a big enough rugby fan when they sit down for a meal? Well, then spend a staggering £20 for something that looks like the employees in O'Briens off-licences wear.
#4 - RWC Hoops Canvas Tote Bag - £15
Nobody needs this. Nobody in the entire world needs to spend £15 sterling for a canvas tote bag. If you're spending 1000% more than you need to on a bag-for-life simply because it has the RWC 2015 logo on it, then this is going to be a power ranking of the 5 BEST items you can buy in the rugby world cup shop, you strange and deluded person.
#3 - RWC 2015 Silver Collar Stiffeners - £70
Spent the guts of €100 on an item that solves a minor irritation and that nobody else can see. We're sure that very wealthy people like to spend money on luxurious items such as sterling silver collar stays, and more power to them, it's nice to treat yourself, but to commemorate the Rugby World Cup under your collar? Why is this a thing?
#2 - RWC 2015 Silver Money Clip - £80
Like the collar stiffeners, but far, far worse. If you felt like splashing out £70 on the collar jobs, then fair enough, that was for you yourself and at least you're not showing off, but a money clip? £80 to contain the fat stacks of cash that you walk around with in everyday situations? This is basically paying £80 to show everybody that you have loads on money. Actually, this might be a good seller for them, we can think of a few rugby fans who would love this sort of carry on.
#1 - 20 Nations Flat Cap - £15
My eyes... My eyes...
Be the centre of attention everywhere you go, for wearing the ugliest hat of all time. What would Jack Charlton make of this? We hope he never has to see it. You wouldn't be served in a pub in Ireland wearing this monstrosity.
