REGULATION 12 SCHEDULE 1 3. Studs Studs of players’ boots must conform to the “Safety Aspects of Rugby Boot Sole Design” set out below:” (Appendix 2 hereto). 4. Banned items of clothing (g) A player must not wear any item of which any part is thicker than 0.5cm when uncompressed or is denser than 45 kilograms per cubic metre unless specified within this Regulation 12/Law 4. Where this overall thickness consists of padded material covered by fabric, 0.5 cm is the maximum measured thickness for the combination of the uncompressed padding and the fabric. The fabric can contribute up to a maximum measured thickness of 1 mm on each side of the padding. When Designation: IBR/REG12/Iss 1/2005 Standard Performance Specification for Specific Items of Players’ Clothing The above designation is set. The number immediately following World Rugby indicates the year of issue while the letter designates the issue of that year. At all times the latest issue applies. This standard concerns manufacturers and testers of Rugby players’ clothing and should be read in conjunction with the current version of the World Rugby’s LAW 4 concerning players’ dress and Regulation 12. Particular attention is drawn to Regulation 12, Schedule 1, Clause 4.4 (g) – set out below. 4.4 (g) Banned items of clothing A player must not wear any item of which any part is thicker than 0.5 cm when uncompressed or is denser than 45 kilograms per cubic metre unless specified within this Regulation 12/Law 4. Where this overall thickness consists of padded material covered by fabric, 0.5 cm is the maximum measured thickness for the combination of the uncompressed padding and the fabric. The fabric can contribute up to a maximum measured thickness of 1 mm on each side of the padding. Introduction Rugby is a contact sport with intrinsic hazards. Padding equipment is worn by rugby players to reduce the severity and frequency of injuries from impacts with other players or the playing surface. The intent of this standard is to specify requirements for rugby headgear, shoulder padding and breast padding without compromising the form or appeal of the game. 1. Scope This standard sets requirements for headgear, shoulder padding and breast padding. General requirements relating to the ergonomics, construction, sizing and design of the equipment are specified. Performance requirements relating to impact attenuation and retention Last update: 14 January, 2015 193
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