Alluminium
it can have 6 or more studs
Soccer boots are lower cut and and 6 studs - rugby boots are cut slightly high at the ankle and can have 8 studs
Rugby boots need studs in order to offer the player grip on grass and mud, which can be slippy.
Their name is "Studs". The are made from aluminium and must comply with IRB regulations - Nylon is strictly forbidden
to gain grip in grass and muddy conditions
Cleats are normally plastic and moulded to the boot sole there are normally 6 to 8 depending on the make of the boot. The normal rugby boot will have aluminium studs which screw in for replacement and these boots carry 6 to 10 studs
Preference is that of the player. Most centres where rugby boots as opposed to soccer boots as the rugby version have 6 sole studs and 2 heal where soccer boots have 4 sole and 2 heal. In rugby the studs used are all "heal" length for grip, soccer use 10 millimeter in the sole
The main types of wall studs used in construction are wood studs, metal studs, and composite studs. Wood studs are commonly made of lumber and are strong and versatile. Metal studs are made of steel and are lightweight and non-combustible. Composite studs are a newer option made of a combination of materials, offering strength and durability.
Any age, they are allowed at all age levels
6 sole 2 heal. Most forward s use all heal studs (longest allowed) as this allows for geater grip
Rugby - Little padding, longer studs tackling and not barging great players and excellent social life - what more could you ask for
Many players where soccer boots however, rugby "boots" have a higher ankle area to protect that area when rucking or be rucked over. The term "Rugby boot" actually refers to the earliest foot-ware which were in fact working boots. the studs were small studs which were used to reduce wear on the sole on the boot. These were worn by the players who came from industry especially heavy industry and coal mining.