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The best Rugby boots depends on a few factors. Such as whether you play in wet weather or dry weather, and whether you are a forward or back. If you play in mainly dry areas, with a harder ground, moulded shoes are usually your best bet. However, if you are a forward, particularly in the first five (front or second row), you may need tags (screw-in) shoes for more grip. If you decide to go screw-ins for dry grounds, try to keep the tags at about 8-12mm. The biggest legal tags you are allowed are usually 18mm. Screws in require a little bit more maintenance, so before each game or two, be sure to tighten the tags with your tag key. Moulded shoes are generally more comfortable and better for backs. However, if you play in wet weather or on soft grounds, tags are definitely preferred because of the grip they provide. Playing in tags of between 10-16mm is usually pretty good. There is nothing worse than going to score a try, and trying to step the last player and falling flat over. I usually have two pairs of boots, one moulded for dry weather and tags for when it rains. As far as brands go, this is really up to the individual. A big thing is the arch in your foot. Nike generally provides quite a flat boot. I have used Nike, Adidas, Reebok, Puma, canterburry, lotto and a few others. I find nike to never really last long. The pumas served me well and were quite comfortable. I am currently using moulded lottos as my dry weather boots and they are quite light and comfortable. I have sometimes got soccer style boots where the lace goes up the sides. This seemed to help my spiral kicking but i don't know if i can put that down to the boot or just general improvement. In the end though, it usually comes down to price, so set your budget and just look for the highest quality boot, be it moulded or tag, in your price range. Good luck!
I also play loose head and have a pair of
GILBERT Mens Atomic Rugby Boot Mid 8 Stud They work a treat , there soft on the foot and are nice and sturdy for support, i made mine better by putting longer studs on
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What is a rugby forward known as?
In both codes the forwards are called exactly that. However if you want the individual names.Ubion have a loose head and tight head prop, a hooker, 2 second rows, 2 flankers or wing forwards and a number eight.League haveone loose head and one tight head PropHooker2 Second Row ForwardsLock Forward
Where Boots head office number?
Boots UK's head office number is 0115 950 6111.
Why is a head guard needed in rugby?
To protect the head from any injury
Which side o the scrum does the scrum halfput the ball in rugby league?
The ball is put in the scum in the loose head prop side in both codes (number 8 in league and 1 in union)
What is the most dangerous team sport in the world and why?
Football and rugby. But to pick one, rugby. No pads, just head to head, get the ball. Whatever it takes.
Where is the Webb Ellis Cup rugby trophy on display in South Africa?
It is on display in the SA Rugby Head Office near Newlands Rugby Stadium
Who is he Irish head coach in rugby?
Joe Schmidt
Swot analysis for boots?
Strenghts wesaaknesses and my head
What transport protection do horses have?
blankets or sheets, shipping boots, polo wraps, head guards, tail guards, bell boots, splint boots.
How many players are there in a forward pack in rugby?
There are 8 players in the pack of forwards in a rugby union team. Here are the numbers and positions:Loose-head PropHookerTight-head PropSecond RowSecond RowBlindside FlankerOpenside Flanker(Known as the positions number; '8')There are 6 players in the pack for RRugby League (they have dropped the flanker position)8 - Prop9 - hooker10 - prop11- Second Row12 - Second Row13 - Back row loose forward
How many rugby positions?
there are 15: tight head prop, loose head prop, hooker, second row, second row, number 8, open side flanker, blind side flanker, scrum half, fly half, centre, centre, wing, wing, full back.
How do you know who plays what position in rugby?
each player has a designated number on thier shirt. Unlike soccer who have squad numbers on thier rugby use the number to identiy the player and their position as positions are standard across both code. Union start their numbering with the loose head prop number 1 and in league its the fullback at number 1
