Rugby equipment, we all know that playing rugby requires the appropriate equipment. This will ensure you don't get injured while playing. So, what are the rugby equipment? Below I will introduce to you the relevant information about rugby equipment, I hope it will be helpful to you.

Introduction to rugby equipment

1. Helmet (helmet)

It consists of shell, face mask and chin strap. Composed to reduce the possibility of injury to the face, especially the bridge of the nose and mouth.

2. Shoulder pads

Prevent shoulder dislocation due to collision, and protect the chest and ribs. Players must choose appropriate shoulder and chest pads according to their roles and responsibilities.

3. Elbow pads

Especially on artificial turf (artificial turf) fields, because the ground is relatively hard, players must wear elbow pads to avoid elbow contusions. .

4. Gloves

Some players are accustomed to wearing gloves to facilitate catching the ball, or to keep warm when the weather is cold. A wide receiver's glove usually has a sticky rubber material on the palm, while a defensive lineman's glove has a thick layer of padding on the outside of each finger to protect them.

5. Hip pads

Protect players’ waist, hips and groin to resist push and pull, collision, interception, mid-air falls, etc.

6. Leg pads (thigh pads)

The main function is to protect the athletes’ thigh muscles. Because rugby games will be very intense, some people will step on them due to falls. The condition of the thighs. So leg pads can very well prevent this from happening.

7. Knee pads

Like elbow pads, they are particularly needed on artificial turf, and are mostly made of thick and elastic sponge.

8. Shoes (cleats)

Players need to wear different sneakers to adapt to changes in the field. The bottom of the sneakers can be equipped with different types of hard plastic spikes depending on the venue conditions.

9. Uniform (uniform)

It consists of jerseys (jets) and pants (pants), usually made of nylon and elastic material, with sufficient elasticity. Each player's shirt must be embroidered with a number. The number on the chest must be at least 8 inches (20.3 cm or more), and the number on the back must be 10 inches (25.4 cm) or more to comply with the regulations. The color of the jersey must not be the same as the color of the ball (brown or tan).

10. Ball (football)

The ball used in American football is slightly smaller than that of English rugby. The ball is 11 to 11.5 inches long, and the major axis of the ellipse is 28 to 28.5 inches. The shaft is 21.25 to 21.5 inches and weighs 14 to 15 ounces.

In addition, kickers also need a kicking stand when kicking off the ball, mostly a small tripod made of plastic. The referees must each carry a yellow handkerchief as a "penalty marker" (flag), and when a foul occurs, they must throw it to the place where the foul occurred.

Rugby has very high requirements for equipment. On the one hand, it is to ensure the personal safety of the players, and there is also the need of the sport itself. When we play rugby, we must pay attention to wearing various equipment to prevent injuries.