11 Rugby-Inspired Recipes That Are Simply SCRUMptious (2024)

These bad boys require the most minimal of fuss. A couple of minutes prep for the dry rub, then 2-3 hours in the oven while you watch the game.

You can either go with baby back or spare ribs, but if we're creating a true "ruck" of ribs, then you'll want the former so they're extra tender!

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Ah, le rosbif the charmingly endearing term that the French have for their English counterparts...

The key to cooking beef is all in the timing, so this delectable, straightforward recipe dispenses with the unnecessary frills that could derail your meat. It features a simple seasoning of oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, pepper, and garlic that'll have you thinking you could do this cooking lark full-time!

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Now here's a turnover you will want to hear more about: apple and cinnamon woven round a cheese-infused flaky pastry. Our only suggestion would be to double the measures of everything, because 12 probably won't be enough!

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New Zealand by way of Mexico (sort of). What we do know is that you can pop out 24 of these bad boys in little under an hour. Minimal fuss, maximum taste.

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When the professionals take a break from egg-chasing at half-time, why not try this super quick and easy scramble?

The recipe suggests 15 minutes, but if you're quick, you can definitely put this together before the second half gets underway.

If you're looking for some rugby-themed party food, why not offload some of these sumptuous chicken and tarragon pasties onto your team-mates? Just don't expect it to be a particularly lengthy phase...

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It might not look pretty, but in rugby circles, a cauliflower ear is a source of pride. It's a sign of battles waged in the darkest depths of the scrum, where boys become men, and the referee should really be paying closer attention.

While these tasty cauliflower steaks might not give you that same kitchen kudos, you can be damn proud of them all the same.

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Halva is a sticky, sweet delicacy from Southeast Asia, and this particular recipe continues the theme of bringing you some absolutely fantastic excuses to bake some luscious world food, all in the name of rugby. Save these for the end of the game to go with a hot drink!

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The rooster stands proudly emblazoned on French shirts, so what better way to honour it than by putting it in a casserole?

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To celebrate a multicultural sport, why not try this Asian-inspired spin on the humble Scotch egg? You'll be making them from scratch, so this isn't for the faint of heart (nor those who don't like cleaning up after themselves), but the end result is so so worth it.

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English crumble, geddit?

Disappointment aside, these delightful mini desserts should go at least some way to alleviating the gloom if you're English... Or add to the schadenfreude if you're not.

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