UK flag

Since then, many UK flag teams such as the East Kilbride Pirates have reported a boom in awareness and interest, from newcomers and also from tackle players wanting to switch over.

In Brazil, the famous “Christ the Redeemer” statue near Rio de Janeiro was lit up with the colors of the UK flag.

He is now looking to create a community training facility in south London yet admits he is frustrated at trying to secure a British passport, despite flying the UK flag on one of the biggest stages in world sport.

And multiple UK flag websites say they are "constantly selling out" of them as they are becoming harder to come by.

UK flag companies say they are selling out of Ukraine flags due to a surge in demand following Russia's invasion.