How to Dress to Play Rugby. (What to Wear)

If you are new to the sport of rugby you maybe confused as to what to wear to play rugby. Here we will go over the entire rugby kit.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. You will definitely want to wear a mouth guard when playing rugby. Not only does it help protect your teeth but it also reduces the chance of getting a concussion. A double or triple density mouth guard is best. Usually a football mouth guard without a helmet strap is a good choice.

2. When you dress for rugby you will need to select a pair of cleats. In the world of rugby these are known as boots. The main restriction is that the cleats cannot have a toe cleat. You can buy soccer cleats for rugby, or football cleats. Often if you but football cleat you will have to cut off the toe cleat. Metal stud cleats are preferred.

3. Rugby shorts are also a key component of the rugby dress. The shorts are made of a canvas material and are extremely durable. You will definitely not want to wear any other athletic shorts. Often your team will have a certain color they wear so ask before you buy.

4. The last part of a rugby kit is the socks. These are usually knee length cotton socks in team colors. Again you should ask you coach or captain so you can get the right color.

5. There is some optional protective equiptment as well like padded scrum caps, or shoulder pads. You cannot wear a cup as part of rugby, so I would suggest a pair of compression shorts.