Rugby union equipment

Some modest padding is allowed on the head, shoulders and collarbone, but it must be sufficiently light, thin and compressible to meet World Rugby standards.

Traditionally made of brown leather, modern footballs are manufactured of synthetic waterproof materials, and in a variety of colors and patterns.

Additional ankle support was seen as appropriate given the nature of the game, particularly the stresses of forward play[2] and the amount of physical contact involved.

Backs would be advised, on most ground types, to wear boots with some form of a stud, to ensure adequate grip when changing direction.

The intent of the standard and these pre-match checks is to eliminate the potential for a stud to cause a cut if it comes into contact with a player's skin.

The 8 stud is most often worn by the tight forwards (props, hooker and second row) to provide them with extra grip for scrummaging and mauling.