These sales bring together teamwear accessories at reduced prices: Proact and Macron striped socks, Uhlsport Grip socks, replacement studs from Precision and Uhlsport, long-sleeve undershirts from Errea, shorts from Gilbert and Errea, bench parkas from Canterbury and Force XV. The small equipment that completes the player's outfit, from the changing room to the edge of the pitch.
Every detail that matters at a reduced price.
Rugby studs follow World Rugby's regulation twelve: no more than twenty-one millimetres in length, at least ten millimetres in diameter at the tip, rounded edges, and no burrs or sharp edges. The Precision Union Studs, sold by the dozen, and the aluminium studs Uhlsport screw in place of worn-out studs using a stud key. Their tightness is checked before each match: a loose stud can get lost, and a damaged stud can injure a player on the ground.
Sales also include:
All teamwear sales can be found on the teamwear sales page.
Compression socks Proact and Macron Fixed feature horizontal bands from club kits and rise just below the knee. The Grip socks Uhlsport add anti-slip pads underfoot, reducing slipping in the shoe during foot placements and pushes in scrums. The Hummel Fundamental socks, sold in packs of three pairs, are mainly for training: having several allows rotation between sessions during the week without waiting for laundry, and their solid shaft easily folds down at the calf.
The long-sleeved base layer Errea Ken fits close to the body, under the match jersey: it retains muscle warmth in cold weather and wicks away sweat. The shorts Gilbert or Errea, made from stretchy material, support thigh muscles and prevent chafing; the Erima model is available in child size. Between sequences, the parka Canterbury Club Subs, designed for substitutes as its name suggests, and the coach Force XV parka block wind and rain on the sidelines. Canterbury was founded in 1904 in New Zealand.
Good deals can also be found in the great deals, clearance sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections. The big events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, winter sales, French Days in spring, then summer sales and the back-to-school season.
As soon as they have significantly shortened or show sharp edges. A blunt stud slips on soft ground, while a sharp edge can cut a tackled player's skin.
Aluminium lasts longer and grips better in mud, ideal for soft ground. Plastic, being lighter, is suited for firmer surfaces; in both cases, World Rugby standards apply.
Socks that fit well, without folds, and a properly fitted shoe reduce friction. Models with anti-slip pads further cut down on foot slipping inside the shoe.
They rise to just below the knee to protect the shin from stud impacts and burns on synthetic pitches. They often bunch up at the top of the calf, held by an elastic band or strap.
Wash it at thirty degrees, with zips and press studs closed, without fabric softener which would reduce waterproofing. An occasional waterproofing spray will restore the fabric's ability to bead water.