I began playing rugby last year and at the end of our amazing season I tore my acl and 2 parts of my meniscus. I had the re constructive surgery done about 4 months ago, but it was all done through a scope so the recovery has been faster than expected. I’m slowly making my way back on the pitch but need a good knee brace that I can PLAY in.
I know rugby restrictions are really tight when it comes to protective equipment so if anyone has any suggestions that would be great!!
I found this brace http://www.footlocker.com/catalog/productdetail.cfm?model_nbr=68554&sku=1541180&SID=8732&inceptor=1&cm_mmc=SEO-_-Feeds-_-Froogle-_-null on most rugby websites, but I’m not sure of the rules regarding plastic or metal in the brace. Again, any help is welcome and if you know of a good brace that I would be able to PLAY in, let me know!!
Thanks! -an eager to play rugger 🙂
If you have a copy of the laws this comes under Law #4 of the game. Basically any supplemental protective/supportive gear must be: – made of elasticated and compressible material – Washable – IRB approved (look for the IRB tag)
Support gear cannot be: – Contaminated with blood – Sharp or abrasive – Contain; buckles, clips, rings, hinges, zippers, screws, bolts, rigid material or projections, not otherwise permitted under the law I’d say that unless that brace has an IRB label in it, under the laws of the game, it is illegal (due to the fact that it is a rigid brace containing steel). Refs will check any knee braces that are not made solely of thin flexible material. However w/ an ACL injury of that extent those types of support may not help to the degree that you need.
Your best bet would be to have a ref actually look at the brace, or get an IRB verdict on it. Outside of actually knowing what it feels like and how stiff it is, that the best advice I’ve got. Hope you find something that helps and get back on the pitch soon!
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i want to display my rugby balls on the side and have them high on the wall… I saw a similar display in Ireland but nothing in the states.
The Gilbert company (makers of the THE rugby balls) can supply you with stands for “trophy” balls. I am sure if you contact them they will quote you for shipping worldwide http://www.gilbertrugby.com/graysint/gt.nsf/page/heritage
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I used to kick and play wide receiver for a high school football team, but I’m transitioning over to Rugby soon and I’m wondering how similar the football and rugby balls are. Which is heavier? Which is softer? What’s the cost difference? Easier or harder to hold onto? Easier or harder to kick?
Footballs are smaller and pointier. So while a football is more aerodynamic it’s also more unpredictable when bouncing. I’m not sure about weight (I’d say the rugby ball though). A rugby ball is made with rubber, not leather, so it’s got a bit better grip (which is good since it’s bigger). A rugby ball costs about 20 dollars (can’t remember the cost of a football).
A rugby ball is fairly easy to hang onto once you have it securely in both hands (you carry between two hands not tucked most of the time). But holding it with one hand is pretty dificult. Definitely easier to kick.
However, the drop kick is still important in rugby (you drop the ball and it must touch the ground before you kick it).?? And the drop kick is used to kick off each half and to score a goal (kick through the uprights) in the middle of play. This is significantly harder than any kick in football.
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Where can I buy rugby equipment in China ? Are there any rugby stores in China ? Detail plz, shirts,shorts etc ?
I need a name of a place , store or area etc … with some confirmation plz … thanks I live in Shenzhen so specify something in Shenzhen or near by … thanks =]
Ok I’ve done a bit of digging and I’ve come across this. The Aotedao Sports Garment Factory produces rugby kit and is based at Jinjiang , Fujian Chn, Jinjiang, Fujian, China 360000 is contactable on 86-595-8801-7970. Hopefully they will be able to sort you out or at very least tell you which shops they supply to.
New piece of rugby equipment?
Hey guys.
I’m doing a marketing project, and I need to invent a new product for rugby… It can’t already exist. Do any rugby players have any suggestions??
How about a mouthguard with a LEGAL stimulant built into it.
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