Rugby

Pure Sports will get you geared up for battle with Rugby balls, boots and accessories

With high quality rugby balls, boots, clothing and equipment, Pure Sports is your one stop shop for all your rugby needs. We supply gear for men, women and juniors, and the best in rugby teamwear and rugby ground equipment. We bring you ranges from the best brands in the field of rugby accessories. We have kit from Gilbert, PUMA and Canterbury, making sure you excel at your game.

The name Gilbert is linked inextricably with the development of the game of Rugby itself. During the mid nineteenth century, shoe maker William Gilbert used his skills to make not only boots for Rugby school, but began using the leather to encase pig's bladders to make rugby balls as well. Not the most pleasant of jobs, this could be a risky job, leading to infection. The added benefit of a manufactured rubber bladder meant that rugby balls could be made to a standard size, and not based on the quality and lifestyle of the pig!

From these early developments of the growing sport, Gilbert is still there to supply equipment to the modern international game. With it's sharp black and white design, Gilbert's Revolution X rugby ball is designed to be a great all rounder. Whether at club or international, this is a great, hard wearing ball made to size 5 standard. Features of this versatile favourite include:

• Improved aerodynamics for longer, more accurate flight thanks to the patented Truflight Valve.
• All round grip for added balance and durability
• 3 ply polyester lamination
• Hand stitching
• Confirms to IRB requirements and specification.
• Residual stress removed ? this ball is pre-kicked by machine and ready for match play!

It should not be forgotten that the Gilbert name originally started life as a shoe and boot maker, and this is still a key part of the range to this day. Rugby boots from Gilbert for adults and juniors have been created for the traditional player, but incorporating the technologies needed to compete and win in the modern game.

The Gilbert Sidestep X2 rugby boot has designed for players of all levels, affording maximum stability. With its padded tongue and preformed footbed, this rugby boot gives the best in comfort and support. The addition of the Xact Structured Outsole (XSO) means that the studs are positioned in the optimum placement for improved traction.

Run fast and kick hard with PUMA rugby boots

PUMA's range of rugby boots employs the skills and know how that they have defined over the years, and poured them into boots that are designed to get the best out of you and your game. The PUMA Liga XL H8 has been created for soft, natural surfaces. Even better, these rugby boots are perfect for wet weather conditions. The full grain leather upper, with it's quilted vamp provides unmatched comfort and stability. The lightweight outsole incorporates PUMA's DuoFlex technology, which allows for greater flexibility of movement. Along with the addition of aluminium cleats, the boot's grip is greatly increased.

PUMA has always been there with a selection of great sporting accessories, and working with sportsmen and women, have produced cleverly designed pieces of kit. Knowing that time saving and practicality is important, PUMA's range of rugby holdalls and rucksacks have been designed for you. Affordable, functional and durable, rugby holdalls like the PUMA v5.08 XL bag are excellent for transporting your gear. Outfitted with useful pockets, metal zip pullers and removable shoulder strap, you will find that this rugby holdall will be a real life saver!

Safety first ? rugby protection when you're in the thick of it

Rugby protection from PUMA covers personal safety from head to shin. The PUMA Protection V-Konstrukt helmet brings safety, comfort and great looks to the field. The helmet's safety closure system ensures a secure fit, with extra protection covering the delicate parts of the head. The terry towel lining ensures a further fit and absorption of sweat. To finish off the looks of the Protection V-Konstrukt helmet has the PUMA logo cat embossed over the ear, adding not only a stylish design, but further cushioning.

Canterbury's club headgear manages to create a well padded, and affordable, addition to your rugby accessories. Perfect for junior or amateur level players, the diamond shaped closed cell foam padding is incredibly lightweight. With the added benefits of a polycotton liner for moisture management and its antimicrobial treatment, this is a handy addition to your rugby gear.

For rugby clothing, Canterbury has a range of great training tops, such as the Speedy Dry Tee. This is a brilliant t-shirt designed for training. With its moisture wicking finish, this t-shirt's 100% polyester has contrasting under arm panels and neck trim, creating a great look and practical design. The Canterbury Tour polo shirt, by contrast, is a 100% cotton pique shirt, expertly made with its contrasting underarm panel, finished with piping detail. Finished with a plaquet neck and knit fabric collar, this really is an attractive shirt for on or off the field.

Pure Sports: outfitting pitch and player with rugby teamwear and ground equipment

Not only are we able to supply a great range of rugby clothing, but we can also supply a complete kit of rugby teamwear. We supply a number of clubs with a whole host of great items that have been personalised with team badges, and supplied to meet the particular requirements of these teams. Just contact our team by phone or e-mail for more information.

And that's not all! We can also provide you a magnificent array of rugby ground equipment. From training post sockets and post protectors, through to full size goal posts, take a look at our selection online. The spectacular international rugby posts, for example, meet the standards needed for professional games worldwide. These are the type of posts as used at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, Lansdowne Road and Twickenham!

If this is a little excessive for your pitch, we also have goal posts of a much more manageable size, with lightweight posts that conveniently dismantle for transportation for storage. This is another way that Pure Sports can supply you with all you need for rugby accessories, clothing, protection and equipment.