Children's rugby sales

Helmet and shoulder pads: protecting young players

The rugby helmet is not mandatory in France, but the federation strongly recommends it for younger players. Child models from Gilbert, such as the Air helmet, mainly protect against impacts, scalp cuts, and ear friction; they do not prevent concussions, which depend primarily on tackle technique. The shoulder pads Canterbury Pro and Force XV, made of fine foam integrated into a close-fitting top, cushion impacts to the shoulders and upper chest. To be allowed in a match, helmets and shoulder pads must bear the compliance marking of World Rugby regulations.

The children's world

The children’s sales include:

• Shirts.
• Nations.
• Clubs.
• Shoes.
• Teamwear.

All the sales are gathered on the sales page.

Size in age or centimetres for a children's shirt

Children's shirts often indicate an age, but it's the height that matters: an eight year old generally corresponds to one hundred and twenty-eight centimetres, a ten year old to one hundred and forty, a twelve year old to one hundred and fifty-two, and a fourteen year old to one hundred and sixty-four. The child is measured barefoot, with their back to the wall, and the height that covers their own is noted. The junior club shirts, like the fourth shirt of Stade Toulousain or the home shirt of Union Bordeaux-Bègles, closely match the adult model: a child between two sizes should take the larger one, without going beyond it to avoid it being too loose.

Shorts and socks for rugby school

A children's rugby short must withstand pulls and slides on the grass: this is the role of a model like the Errea Barney short, which is sturdier than an ordinary sports short. The socks reach below the knee and protect the lower leg from stud impacts; the Murphy's Pro Mid Grip add an anti-slip coating under the foot that limits slipping inside the shoe. For rugby school, having two pairs of shorts and two pairs of socks ensures there is always a clean pair between the weekly session and the weekend tournament when winter mud is present at every outing.

Other good deals

Good deals can also be found in the good deals, clearance, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections. The key events of the year follow a stable order: the Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and the back-to-school period.

Frequently asked questions

At what age can a child start playing rugby?

Rugby schools welcome children from five or six years old, and baby rugby is sometimes offered earlier. Younger players engage with adapted contact, and the game gradually enriches from one age category to the next.

Is a mouthguard necessary for a child?

Yes, it is strongly recommended as soon as contact occurs. A thermomouldable model, heated and then shaped to the teeth, stays in place better than a standard model and allows the child to breathe and speak during the game.

How to wash a rugby shoulder pad?

By hand or in a washing machine at thirty degrees in a mesh washing bag, according to the label, without fabric softener. It should dry flat, in the open air, so that the foams maintain their shape and shock-absorbing capacity.

How to choose the size of a children's rugby helmet?

Measure the head circumference above the eyebrows and ears with a tape measure, then compare it to the manufacturer's size chart. The helmet should stay in place when the child shakes their head, with the chin strap secured under the chin.

What shirt should I give to a child who is discovering rugby?

The one from the club they play for or the team they follow on television, often the XV de France or a major club from the Top 14. A home shirt remains the safest choice, as it's the kit the child recognizes from their favourite players.