Kids Rugby Gloves
Kids Rugby Gloves: 10 Best in 2019
Being a rugby player is tough as it is
But as a kid trying to learn the sport is even tougher I think
Children should have all the rugby safety equipment that they need when learning the sport but what do you think about Kids Rugby Gloves?
Can You Wear Gloves For Rugby?
According to section 4 in the World Rugby Laws about clothing, Rugby players are not allowed to wear full fingered gloves during a rugby match but certain fingerless mitts are allowed, although there are no laws to say that you can't wear any during rugby training.
Read Law 3d
Read Law 5e
Some players just use tape and bandages to protect their wrists which can come undone if not fitted properly
So if you would just prefer to do that then this short video will certainly help you out
Choosing The Right Size Rugby Gloves
With these types of gloves being used in a full contact sport you don't really want them to be loose on your hands
So the tighter the fit, the better
To get the right size rugby gloves for you it is best that you measure around the widest part of your hand just below the knuckles of your fingers and above your thumb then choose the nearest size to that measurement.
10 Best Kids Rugby Gloves
10. Tuoni Thermal
Material: Roubaix Fabric
Thermal: YES
Full Fingered
Tuoni are not a brand that I'm familiar with but after reviewing them I can see they are contenders in the rugby glove world
They are very lightweight with a thin lining of warm fleece inside which is great for those cold rugby training sessions
They also have a very effective silicone grip system on the palm which makes ball handling much easier
9. Gilbert Atomic
Material: Lycra Top & Polyester Palm
Thermal: YES
Full Fingered
Gilbert are always a great brand when it comes to rugby equipment and clothing so you can't go wrong with these thermals
The palm grips will help to improve your grip on the rugby ball even in wet weather
They also have a zipper fastening on the sides so that they are easier to put on and take off
8. Gilbert International
Material: Lycra Top & Polyester Palm
Thermal: No
Fingerless
The 2nd pair of Gilbert rugby gloves on this list are the first pair of fingerless gloves which you can actually use playing a rugby game as well as training
Lighter on the hands than the last Gilbert pair but still as durable and effective as they have an improved X-Grip on the palms
With the fingers missing though you get more freedom to rugby tackle and catch the ball
7. Optimum Original
Material: Polyester
Thermal: NO
Fingerless
Apparently these Optimum rugby gloves are the number 1 sellers but after doing hours of research they only make the number 7 spot on this list for me
They have a velcro strap to tighten them around the wrist which is great up until they get wet and dirty
But they do make up for it with the excellent grip they have on the palms
6. OGLOVE Thermal
Material: DRI-THERM Fabric
Thermal: YES
Full Fingered
Now these are a fantastic pair of childrens waterproof rugby gloves which I hadn't heard of before
They are quite tight fitting which helps to keep the warmth in and let you play rugby longer in the cold
They even have touchscreen sensitive fingertips so you don't have to remove them if you want to use your phone
5. Adidas Unisex
Material: Polyester
Thermal: YES
Full Fingered
Of course this list wouldn't be the same without at least 1 pair of adidas gloves and these are the only ones I could find that are good enough to make it
Perfect for windy and cold conditions, the Climawarm material has a way of keeping the temperature regulated inside while you are wearing them
The latex fingertips ensure that you have a better grip on the ball in any weather conditions
4. Nike Tech
Material: Knitted
Thermal: YES
Full Fingered
Now these gloves are not really for wet conditions but are ideal for the cold weather
They form around your hands like a second skin so they feel both comfortable and warm
These also have touchscreen compatible fingertips to be able to use your phone without taking them off
3. Rhino Pro
Material: Polyester
Thermal: YES
Fingerless
Rhino is a big name in the rugby world so it's no wonder that they have their name in the top 3 of this list
As you can see they are fingerless so they can be used during games as well as training
And even though they look quite thin they are unbelievably warm and durable
These are my personal best rugby gloves to play rugby
2. Canterbury Pro
Material: 91% Nylon & 9% Elastane
Thermal: NO
Fingerless
I love the design of these gloves
I know it's not the design that make them a great pair but it certainly adds to it
They might not be thermal but they are warmer than you think with the fitted Hydrophobic material that they are made from
And with the awesome CCC grip technology on the palms you are going to be able keep hold of that rugby ball with ease
1. Optimum Velocity
Material: Stretch-Fit
Thermal: YES
Full Fingered
Now, the reason these Optimum rugby gloves have made the top spot is because of a few things really
Firstly, they really are a good quality pair that I really couldn't find any faults about but there are some people that say the sizing is wrong but if you follow my sizing guide above you should be OK
They are super lightweight and comfortable with a stretch-fit design so it really is like wearing a 2nd skin
Before You Go...
Have you worn any of these gloves before?
If you really want to buy cheap rugby gloves then the 10 that are here really won't break the bank
But what are your thoughts on this subject?
Just get involved in the conversation below to let others know what you think
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