Rugby lads and a pint — name a more iconic duo. So when it comes to stag dos, you just know chaos is guaranteed.
From heroic hangovers to moments best left off social media, these stories are as legendary as the players themselves. Enjoy.
1. Jack Nowell – Munster Mayhem
The former Exeter Chiefs winger will never forget his Irish adventure — mostly because his mates made him wear a full Munster kit at Thomond Park.
“We stayed in Dublin but travelled up to Limerick and back on the train with all the Munster fans,” Nowell said. “I’ve rocked up in this extra, extra, extra small top – must’ve been kids’ – and four XL shorts. Full kit, full socks, everything.”
He was lineout-lifted in a bar for hours by laughing fans, and described the weekend as “unbelievable.” Rugby banter at its finest.
2. Owen Farrell – Keeper in Croatia
England’s captain swapped the boots for beers on a sunshine break in Hvar — and naturally, his mates had him in . The pun wrote itself: — forced to wear on a lads’ trip.
he’s definitely a keeper.
3. Peter O’Mahony – The Munster Misfit
When it was finally time for the Munster and Ireland skipper’s stag do, his teammates made sure to humble him in style. O’Mahony was stitched up spectacularly
Fans spotted him looking slightly too comfortable in the rival gear, but in classic O’Mahony fashion, he took it all on the chin. A leader on the field, a good sport off it.
4. Mike Tindall – Royal Rager
Even royal connections couldn’t keep Tinds on his best behaviour during his Florida blowout back in 2011. The man racked up a $20,000 (£12k) bar tab in one night — and that’s not including the damage to his dignity.
Vodka, Moët, Patron… the receipt looked like a training manual for dehydration. Let’s just say Zara probably wasn’t too impressed with the “networking” he did that evening.
Items Ordered
Qty
Item
Unit Price
Total Price
10
Vodka 42 Belon
325.00
3050.00
1
PJ Rose 02
—
825.00
4
6 Red Bull Pack
48.00
192.00
2
Fiji & Pack
48.00
96.00
—
OP Rose 95
—
1395.00
4
Moet Rose
300.00
1200.00
6
Patron Platinum
45.00
270.00
45
Fiji Small
7.00
315.00
3
Patron Silver
18.00
54.00
1
BTL Sambuca
—
300.00
1
BTL Patron Plats
—
1100.00
10
Red Bull
8.00
80.00
1
BT YL Jerobon
—
2500.00
2
DP 99 1.5L
1550.00
3100.00
1
Moet Nectar Rose
—
400.00
Totals
Description
Amount
Sub-Total
15,077.00
Discount
0.00
Tax
1,523.49
Gratuity
0.00
Service Charge
3,303.85
Total
19,904.34
Paid (VISA)
20,000.00
Cardholder
Tindall
Grand Total
20,000.00
Mike is still enjoying a party years later. In June, Zara Tindall joined her topless husband Mike as they were filmed singing while sporting hard hats and swigging beers.
5. Richard Blaze – Poolside Smash
Former Leicester Tiger Blaze and the lads took Marbella by storm. But it wasn’t all cocktails and chill — because teammate Jordan Crane absolutely levelled someone into a pool, full contact.
The hit was so savage it went viral on RugbyDump. Because, of course it did.
6. Alun Wyn Jones – Splits and Silliness
Proof that even rugby royalty has their moments. The Welsh legend was filmed doing the splits while drunk on holiday, looking as flexible as ever — though the finger-sucking bit? Yeah, we’re still not sure either.