advice-how-to-choose-and-mould-your-rugby-mouthguard

Rugby| choosing and moulding a rugby mouthguard

The mouthguard is an essential piece of equipment when it comes to playing rugby.

Choosing the ideal mouthguard for you will depend on your height and the type of mouthguard you are looking for.

The various types of mouthguard, by material

Offload mouthguards comply with the XP S72-427 standard which ensures shock absorption, amount of coverage, and a breathing channel. The materials are heat-formable, which adapts to all types of dentition and thus provides better protection.

  • mono-material-mouthguard

    Mono-material

    This type of mouthguard ensures basic protection. They are moulded as a single piece and are perfectly suitable for beginners or occasional use. It provides as much protection as other mouthguards but does not offer maximum comfort.

  • bi-material or tri-material mouthguard

    Bi- or tri-material

    The combination of two or even three materials helps reduce the size of mouthguards.

    This makes them thinner and lighter and more comfortable to wear.

Your mouthguard size is linked to your height!

1- Size S or junior size is for young rugby players with a height of less than 140cm.
2- Size M, the medium size, is suitable for players with a height of between 140 and 170cm.
3- Size L, adult size, is suitable for players with a height of more than 170cm.

This relationship with height works in almost 90% of cases. There are some exceptions, such as in the case of young players who are particularly tall but whose jaws have not yet fully developed.

Moulding your mouthguard

To ensure your mouthguard fits you properly, we highly recommend moulding it. This ensures it won't move around during training or matches. You'll be ready to take on the toughest teams on the pitch!

To correctly mould your mouthguard, please watch the video created by our colleagues at Outshock, ideal for your Offload R100 or R500 mouthguard

moulding your R100 and R500 mouthguard

Some useful advice:

advice-how-to-choose-your-rugby-ball

RUGBY| HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR RUGBY BALL

Check out our advice on choosing your rugby ball.

Rugby| What is touch rugby?

Rugby| What is touch rugby?

There are two forms of TOUCH RUGBY: five-a-side touch rugby, created by the French Rugby Federation, and touch rugby, a slightly different game that originated in Australia.

RUGBY | 4 STEPS TO TREAT INJURED AREA POPULARLY

RUGBY | 4 STEPS TO TREAT INJURED AREA POPULARLY

Taking care of yourself is something that players need to make a habit of, especially when operating in positions that involve a lot of contact. Here are some key tips that will help you look after yourself on the pitch.

Rugby| How to prevent injuries in rugby

Rugby| How to prevent injuries in rugby

Whether you've just started out in rugby or have been playing for years, there's one question that keeps coming up: How to prevent injuries? We give you our advice.