Children do not need to wear protective gear when playing rugby, according to Mike Tindall, who urged schools and clubs to “get rid of all that” and teach “proper tackling technique” instead.

When the national men's rugby teams from the United States and Italy take the field at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at BBVA Compass Stadium, the players won't be wearing a lot of protective equipment. But ...

Rugby union's growing injury crisis will not be helped by using more protective gear. In fact it would only make things worse By Simon Briggs 08 October 2014 • 8:06pm ...

Rugby Perspective: Do Pads and Helmets ... One of the key differences between football and the two rugby codes comes in the level of protective gear that each sport allows.

The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can't prevent concussion. If so, why wear it? It's hot, it can block ...

THE new International Board regulations regarding headwear at all levels of competition comes into effect from Sunday.

James Gormley, under-13's coach of Portarlington Rugby Club in Laois, was told that it was against the rules for players to wear the protective eye-gear during play.