Rugby shirts need to be able to take plenty of tugging and pulling. They also need to be lightweight, comfortable and strong - all at the same time. Traditionally, jerseys were made from cotton, which ...

Traditional rugby boots are very similar to football boots, but the thing that makes them different is a high cut designed to give extra support to the ankle. However, more and more players prefer to ...

The gum shield is the most important piece of equipment a rugby player should own. The gum shield not only protects your teeth and gums, it can reduce damage around the jaw and your chances of ...

USE OF PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND HEADGEAR When playing rugby union football, 76.1% of players reported always wearing some form of protective equipment, compared with 2.2% who never wore it. Table 1 ...