rugby player

An individual who plays rugby; some players are allowed to wear protective equipment such as shin guards and shoulder pads made from flexible material.

rugby shoe

Shoe whose sole contains small spikes to provide good traction.

sock

Garment worn over the foot and up to the knee.

shorts

Very short pants covering only the top of the thighs.

jersey

Flexible garment covering the upper body; it features the team emblem and the player’s name and number.

ruck

Play when the ball is on the ground and the players on both teams pile on top of it to gain possession of it.

rugby ball

Inflatable egg-shaped ball made of leather or synthetic material; meant to be manipulated with the hands or the feet, it is carried, passed laterally and kicked.