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Many people choose to take up rugby as a sport, but few actually take into account how many pieces of equipment make up the game. As the game is quite a rough one, on top of the clothing and shoes that are needed, it is also important to buy protective kit to minimise the risk of injury. Let’s take a deeper look into the different items of rugby equipment that are available:

Rugby boots – these are very hardwearing and durable, and give players adequate foot and ankle support when playing. They have spikes on the bottom to make sure the players have extra grip, and come from a wide range of manufacturers such as Adidas, Canterbury and Puma.

Rugby gloves – these are available for both senior and junior rugby players, and have a rough underside which helps players grip the ball. Additionally, they provide extra protection for the hands.

Base layers – these are an essential part of rugby equipment as they provide protection to the players’ bodies. Available by brands such as Adidas, Pro Star and Kooga, they come for seniors, juniors and women and fit under the clothes to be snug to the skin.

Rugby shorts – these tend to quite loose and have an elasticated waist that ties with a cord. It is important that they are reinforced to be hardwearing, as rugby players do spend a lot of their time in scrimmages and on the floor.

As well as the clothes worn by rugby players, there are other aspects of rugby equipment to be taken into account. Items such as:

Headguards – available for both senior and junior players, these fit over the head and are available from a range of well known manufacturers such as Puma, Optimum and Gilbert. They have a foam padding which protects the players’ heads from injuries such as being hit by a ball.

Balls – without the ball, there isn’t a game, so it is important that rugby balls are hardwearing and can last throughout the match. Manufacturers such as Mitre, Webb Ellis and Adidas produce such balls, and they come in various different designs and styles. It is possible to get different balls for training and actual matches, so this must be taken into account. Of course, balls need to be pumped full of air, so it is important to buy a ball pump.

Bags – you can get different types of rugby bags for different needs. You can get a medical bag, which obviously holds medical supplies, and ball bags, which are geared towards holding the rugby balls themselves. It is also possible to buy a rugby backpack, which is usually used for holding rugby clothes and accessories such as socks.

If you want to buy rugby equipment, it is important to know exactly what you need and in what size and style. Retailers of discount rugby equipment will stock everything you need, and if you need further advice it is a good idea to give them a call and ask for their help.

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