Rugby Stash

They say: The dual density semi-rigid exoskeletal frame, rear molar cushions and solid outer shell with wall extensions, help reduce jaw injuries caused by front and side impacts.

The toughed frame provides increased stability in the mouth and increased impact protection. This extra stability, whilst retaining a low profile and tight fit, allows Shock Doctor to add strategically placed flow-through channels in the exoskeleton.

The Gel-Fit liner can flow onto the bottom jaw during moulding and take an exact impression of the lower teeth. The DNA is still a top jaw mouth guard, but the added bottom jaw fit prevents jarring of the bottom teeth against the mouth guard.

With that extra retention, the transfer of upward shock is massively reduced and the risk of concussion (often caused by blows to the jaw) is abated to a large degree.

We say: Dentists? Who wants to go and sit on a chair, have your mouth inspected and pay £60 for the pleasure of wearing something you can buy in the shops for cheaper and more comfortable.

That kind of senseless behaviour should be reserved for over-paid footballers. Which is why only Shock Doctor and their top-draw mouth guards really integrate jaw moulding and advanced concussion prevention without running all the hard yards to get one.

The soft Gel-Fit material ensures moulding to the teeth is tight, comfortable without substituting protection from hard-hitting tackles.

Price: £20.00

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They say: This fitted shirt is constructed with Under Armour's Heatgear fabric, wicking the sweat away and keeping your body at an optimum temperature.
It has a built-in 4-way stretch which delivers maximum mobility and helps the shirt retain its shape and fit and features a unique Dragon scale style grip pattern.

We say: Daffodils! Buttercups! Tweety pie! Cripes, this is one ugly shirt. How this resembles a proud rugby nation, only those crazy administrators in the land of the fathers know. They must've been drunk when they signed it off. Dipping £74.99 deep into your pockets - the price of a Paul Smith shirt, a pair of Nike trainers or Oakley Sunglasses (you'll need them) -  this is an awful jersey.

Price: £74.99

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They say: 100% cotton, 190gsm single knitted jersey.

Contrast colour cut and sew arm panels, underarms, above side seam panels (front and back).

Ribbed neck for additional comfort. Large 'Kooga made for Rugby' printed to the centre chest as worn.

'K' printed to right hand hem as worn. 'Kooga Made For Rugby' printed on the back of neck as worn.

We say: Our office manager hasn't taken his off for five-days. He assures us he's had showers in between.

Kooga are right when they shout about their stuff being 'made for rugby.' Their tough texture and sew arm panels make for extra comfort and durability on the training paddock as well as fighting off the wife who just wants to steal it for a bedtime nightie.

The colours are pretty cool too. Our favourite is the black/gold/white trim, so you can see why they're the best in the business. 

Price: £14.99

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