Southern California Rugby Referees Society

(a) A player may wear supports made of elasticated or compressible materials which must be washable.

(b) A player may wear shin guards which conform with IRB Specifications (Regulation 12).

(c) A player may wear ankle supports worn under socks, not extending higher than one third of the length of the shin and, if rigid, from material other than metal.

(d) A player may wear mitts (fingerless gloves) which must conform to IRB Specifications (Regulation 12).

(e) A player may wear shoulder pads which must bear the IRB Approval Mark (Regulation 12).

(f) A player may wear a mouth guard or dental protector.

(g) A player may wear headgear which must bear the IRB Approval Mark (Regulation 12).

(h) A player may wear bandages and/or dressings to cover or protect any injury.

(i) A player may wear thin tape or other similar material as support and/or to prevent injury.

Related posts:

1. 4.2 Special Additional Items for Women
2. 4.4 Banned Items of Clothing
3. Law 4: Players’ Clothing – Definitions
4. 4.3 Studs
5. 4.5 Inspection of Players' Clothing