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The pads to which you refer are part of the body armor allowed under IRB regulations. There are a number of manufactures world wide making these pieces of equipment and include, Gilbert and Rhino.
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Do you need different boots for rugby?
Though rugby is easiest to play in boots specifically made for rugby, they are not necessary. Soccer cleats work just fine. The only requirement for rugby boots is that they must not have a spike on the bottom of the toes.
Is there a difference between rugby boots and rugby League Boots?
No they all meet the requirements of both codes.
Is there a difference between kids rugby and socer boots?
Soccer boots are lower cut and and 6 studs - rugby boots are cut slightly high at the ankle and can have 8 studs
What boots for a rugby inside center?
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
What boots do quade Cooper wear?
Le Coq Sportiff Rugby Boots
What type of rugby boots should you wear if you play prop forward?
http://www.worldrugbyshop.com/departments-footwear-soft-ground-rugby-boots-ccc-mid-rampage-si-hard-toe-rugby-boot.html
What are Luke Romano rugby boots?
He wears sandals
Do football players wear rugby boots?
micheal
What is the most expensive rugby boots in the world?
gilbert
Photo of equpiment used in rugby?
Check our sports suppliers on the net. Basically you need a rugby shirt, shorts, socks and rugby boots
How come rugby people have to wear rugby boots?
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.
Why do they use boots for rugby?
Rugby boots need studs in order to offer the player grip on grass and mud, which can be slippy.
