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The color blue is used by the majority of Italy's sporting teams including their successful national soccer team, commonly known as the azzurri- meaning blue in Italian. The color is used by the teams as it was the color of the royal family that unified Italy. It is probably for this same reason that the Italian national Rugby team adorn this color, as opposed to the green, white and red found in their national flag.
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What is the meaning of the Italian word 'azzurri'?
The meaning of the Italian word "azzurri" is blue in English. However, the word means a lot more. Blue is the color of Italian football players as they wear blue during World Cups.
Do football players wear rugby boots?
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Do youth rugby players have to wear a mouthguard?
In New Zealand, yes
Are goalies uniforms for rugby different than the players?
Rugby does not have a goalie only a full back and they wear the same strip as the rest of the team
What colors do soccer players wear in Italy?
Soccer players in italy wear (Home):blue (Away) White
Do rugby players wear any protective gear?
Most rugby players wear shoulder pads, which protects them when they tackle and for when they are in a scrum or ruck. The players who go in the scrums and rucks wear scrum hats, this prevents them from head injuries, but also prevents cauliflower ears. And nearly all the players wear gum shields to protect their teeth.
What color shirts does the Italian soccer team has?
Italy national football team play in blue and white.
What color are the french football and rugby teams reffered to as?
The French football and rugby team are called ZEE BLUES as they wear navy blue jerseys.
Do professional rugby union players wear mouth guards?
Yes the certainly do. Not all as the wearing of a "gum sheild"is not mandatory
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 don't rugby players paint black stripes under their eyes like American footballers?
Because they don't want to look stupid. that may be true in the sport of rugby, but its generally used to reduce the glare from the sun. I dont know why rugby players dont wear it. but it really helps with those who have really sensitive eyes.
What is another name for a rugby players jockstrap?
Supporter or suspensor . Most players now wear swimming trunks due to the fact that they offer greater coverage if shorts are torn or pulled down
