What gear does my child need?

For Rugby Canada's free Rookie Rugby festivals, children bring athletic clothing, cleats or running shoes and a water bottle. Rookie Rugby is played with flag belts, and the program says little equipment is needed.

Rugby Canada's age grade variations also include a mouth guard page, noting that mouth guards are typically worn in contact sports and that a New Zealand study reported a 47% reduction in dental injury claims after compulsory mouth guards were introduced.