Comments on: What equipment is required to play rugby?

By: Mike C

Mike C — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:44:59 +0000

If you are just playing socially with a bunch of mates you can get away with just a rugby ball, a field and a mouth guard, is all you really need.

That's all we had when we played rugby as 10 y.o's.

Don't listen to the idiots that say you don't need a mouth guard, for a couple of pounds its a lot cheaper to buy a mouth-guard than to have reconstructive dentistry!

if your serious about playing rugby then you will need to join a club, they will sort you out with anything you need, and probably have a discount deal going on with some local sports shop.

If you are playing at club level then boots will also be a must.
You don't need padding (unless you are South African, they are all a bunch of woosies) but you will need to purchase a team shirt. don't go buying some cheap brand, get a CCC (Canterbury Clothing Company) shirt if you can, they are the best (been making them for many many years).

If you are playing in a forward position then its a good idea to wear headgear, as they take the most knocks to the head.
Also don't play front row forward (number 1,2,3) unless you have been given some training. You CAN break your neck if you go into a scrum incorrectly, so not a good idea to play there unless you know what your doing!

Also watch some games on TV and learn the rules, they are complicated (a lot more so than learning grid iron or soccer).
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By: RegiT

RegiT — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:34:59 +0000

"Equipment"? None, no "Equipment" needed.
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By: Adam B

Adam B — Sun, 31 May 2009 12:22:59 +0000

You need rugby spikes, without a front spike, so they cant just be football spikes used for rugby. That is the only required piece of equipment. I play, but dont wear a mouthguard because it isn't required.
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By: Wade

Wade — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:47:59 +0000

Only a rugby ball is required. Rugby cleats (boots with soccer style cleats) are definitely recommended. A mouthpiece also is a pretty good idea. Pads are not allowed either are football cleats. Rugby jersey and shorts are a good idea as others will rip very quickly. Never wore the ear guards, might be a good idea for a prop or hooker.
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By: m m

m m — Sun, 31 May 2009 11:29:59 +0000

Hey………iI think you guys are missing the obvious here………….
A BALL IS A GOOD IDEA….(PREFERABLY OVAL SHAPED)

I might add its noting like american football (as is suggested above)…..as no padding is allowed…..or no helmets…..
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By: bibadope

bibadope — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:48:59 +0000

the only equipment required is Rugby boots (with sprigs/blades) and a mouth guard. If you are quite small or a prop i would recomend getting shoulder pads, unless your hard. If you are in the scums, especially a lock/second rower, get a head gear to protect your ears, from getting cauiliflowers (maybe called something different in the UK.

Just adding abit… what do you mean padding isnt allowed? of course it is! have you never watched a game of rugby? many players use shoulder pads. not ones lke american football, like the above poster said, which are hard, plastic i presume? rugby shoulder pads are just a small amount of padding
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By: Helpful

Helpful — Sun, 31 May 2009 10:10:59 +0000

well jus like american football
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By: i dont understnd -

i dont understnd - — Sun, 31 May 2009 09:33:59 +0000

rugby cleats and a mouthguard if u are playing with the forwards i suggest a scrum cap to protect the ears and hed but if u are a back than its not nessesary! also think about picking up som rugby shorts there shorter and a lot tougher tha normal shorts
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