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Stud rules, World Rugby Regulation 12, ball sizes by age and boot choice by position explained.
Rugby boots
Forward and back boots, soft-ground and firm-ground studs, artificial-grass boots, wide fits and youth boots.
How rugby boots differ for forwards and backs, soft-ground, firm-ground and artificial-grass soles, stud materials and how rugby boots should fit.
Choose rugby boots for backs by pitch condition first, then compare outsole labels, stud type, fit and World Rugby's 21-millimeter stud limit.
Rugby balls
Match and training balls, sizes 3 to 5 by age, touch and tag balls, kicking tees and ball care.
See which Gilbert rugby ball models use standard pimple, TRI or Multi-Matrix grip, and how those maker labels differ from World Rugby's ball rules.
Choose a pump, needle adaptor and pressure gauge for a rugby ball, then check the printed pressure and World Rugby's Law 2 starting range.
Choose a rugby ball by the age-grade size set by your union or competition. See how sizes 3, 4 and 5 differ and why match or training use is a separate choice.
Compare rugby match and training balls by competition rules, size, practice surface, volume and the exact maker's specification.
World Rugby's place-kick rules for tees, plus how fixed-height and adjustable rugby kicking tees differ and what to compare before buying.
Protective gear
Scrum caps and headguards, mouthguards, shoulder pads and protective vests, compression and supports.
Measure around the head, compare the exact model's rugby scrum-cap size chart, check a snug fit and verify World Rugby match approval.
What World Rugby Regulation 12 allows: stud length, approved headguards, shoulder padding limits, mouthguards and other equipment checked by referees.
How boil-and-bite and custom-fitted rugby mouthguards compare on fit, breathing and protection, how to fit one, and when to replace it.
Compare rugby shoulder-pad shirts and protective vests by fit, coverage, care and the World Rugby Body Padding Performance Specification.
Compare rugby tape, bandages, washable supports and ankle supports against World Rugby Law 4, then check placement and competition requirements.
Training equipment
Tackle bags and shields, rucking pads, scrum machines, contact suits, agility gear and kicking tees.
Compare lineout lifting aids by design, attachment, materials and care, with World Rugby Law 18 and Rugby Ready coaching guidance.
Compare solo scrum sleds and full-pack machines by training group, published dimensions, adjustment, transport and World Rugby's scrum-readiness guidance.
How tackle bags, tackle shields, ruck pads and contact suits differ, how to choose sizes for juniors and seniors, and what makes contact equipment last.
Kit & apparel
Rugby jerseys, shorts, socks, base layers, training wear, team kit and club ordering.
Compare rugby base-layer choices for training and match day, using World Rugby's cold-weather guidance and Law 4 clothing rules.
Compare player holdalls with team ball bags by capacity, wet-gear separation, access and the equipment each one is designed to carry.
Compare ribbed match socks, padded training socks and silicone-grip designs by materials, seams, support and fit before buying.
Compare a water-resistant rugby shell with a padded stadium jacket, using World Rugby's guidance on outer layers during exercise and rest.
Plan a club rugby kit order with a size roster, fit choice, approved design proof and supplier questions before confirming production.
Compare close, snug and relaxed rugby jersey fits, use a maker's sizing chart and check the sleeve requirement for match clothing.
Use women-specific rugby apparel charts, measure chest, waist and hips, size jerseys and shorts separately, and check match-shirt requirements.
Sevens, league & touch
Gear and rules differences for sevens, rugby league, touch rugby, tag rugby and beach rugby.
Youth, coaching & referees
Youth and mini rugby gear, coaching equipment and resources, referee kit and club equipment.
Choose mini rugby gear by the player's union age grade and format, then check ball size, boot fit, clothing rules and protective equipment.
Build a rugby club equipment kit around the session plan, from cones and balls to age-appropriate contact pads, storage and inspection.
Compare rugby goalposts, sockets, padding and corner flags against World Rugby Law 1, pitch guidance, field surface and union rules.
Choose a rugby referee kit by role and competition, with a required whistle, reliable timekeeping, cards, a coin and assistant-referee flags.
Conditioning & recovery
Rugby strength and conditioning equipment, GPS vests, recovery tools and preseason fitness gear.
Compare rugby GPS systems by device approval, under-jersey retention, team sizing, platform costs and match-use requirements.
Build a rugby recovery kit around post-session water, towels and dry layers, then compare optional massage tools without medical claims.
Choose rugby conditioning gear around the coach's programme, player age and training history, available space, supervision and storage.
