OUR STORY
Rugby legends Mike Tindall and James Haskell, alongside television presenter Alex Payne, are the proud founders of Blackeye Gin - the ‘unofficial spirit of rugby’. Blackeye was born out of the overwhelming enthusiasm from the loyal listeners of the founders’ podcast, The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby, who made the initial suggestion after one particularly 'energetic' show.
Named in homage to the physical nature of the sport, Blackeye also captures all those who ride the storms and celebrate the sunshine.
The trio have since developed a brand with a mission to support the future of rugby, creating a fund with the backing of an impressive advisory board and significant support from some of the most iconic names in rugby globally.
OUR STORY
Rugby legends Mike Tindall and James Haskell, alongside television presenter Alex Payne, are the proud founders of Blackeye Gin - the ‘unofficial spirit of rugby’. Blackeye was born out of the overwhelming enthusiasm from the loyal listeners of the founders’ podcast, The Good, The Bad, and The Rugby, who made the initial suggestion after one particularly 'energetic' show.
Named in homage to the physical nature of the sport, Blackeye also captures all those who ride the storms and celebrate the sunshine.
The trio have since developed a brand with a mission to support the future of rugby, creating a fund with the backing of an impressive advisory board and significant support from some of the most iconic names in rugby globally.
OUR MISSION
The Blackeye Rugby Fund invests £1.50 from each bottle sold to support its three key pillars: Research, Risk, and Recovery. Funds raised will support rugby players past and present, with a goal of tackling industry issues and becoming one of the largest donors to rugby related causes in the next five years.
Our first donation was to the fund of Gary Street, World Cup winning head coach of England’s Red Roses, as he battles back from a stroke.
See what the founders have to say about the fund.
OUR MISSION
The Blackeye Rugby Fund invests £1.50 from each bottle sold to support its three key pillars: Research, Risk, and Recovery. Funds raised will support rugby players past and present, with a goal of tackling industry issues and becoming one of the largest donors to rugby related causes in the next five years.
Our first donation was to the fund of Gary Street, World Cup winning head coach of England’s Red Roses, as he battles back from a stroke.
See what the founders have to say about the fund.
£1.50 OF EACH BOTTLE SOLD IS DONATED TO THE GAME WE LOVE
