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Is this the best hoody ever for British weather?

cmr / August 24, 2012 / No comments

Under Armour Charged Cotton Storm Full Zip Hoodies

Let me just lay it out there at the start: I’m a bit of an Under Armour fan… but let me word it a bit differently.
I like kit that ‘works’. For me, clothing has to be well made, high quality, simple design, functional… stuff that does what it’s supposed to, but does it really well. If it comes in a good strong colour, even better.

So for these reasons, I like Under Armour stuff. It’s always worked well. Don’t get me wrong though; I’m not a blind following fanboy – it’s got to prove its worth. Read more

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New adidas Predator Incurza TRX FG Rugby Boot reviewed by Dan Carter

cmr / June 26, 2012 / No comments

A pair of the brand new Predator Incurza TRX FG rugby boots from adidas landed in our warehouse last week for a quick sneak-peak ahead of launch next month.

In keeping with Predator tradition, it’s a bit of a technical marvel. Packed with new features and refinements from years of constant development, it would be easy to write a short essay on these rugby boots!

However, adi have a man on hand much more qualified to extol their virtues. Over to you Dan Carter…

Get them now from rugbystore.co.uk.

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Ultimate Performance Kinesiology Tape: we show you how!

cmr / May 24, 2012 / No comments

We were intrigued, as I’m sure many of you are, by a new product that is making more frequent appearances on the rugby field; Kinesiology Tape.

Used by high profile players like Scotland’s Ruaridh Jackson, Kinesiology Tape can be spotted more and more taping up the legs and shoulders of International players. But what does it actually do?

 

Kinesiology Tape is a rehabilitative taping technique that can be applied over muscles to reduce pain, reduce inflammation, relax overused muscles and support muscle movement. It’s non-restrictive, allows a full range of movement and works by improving the body’s natural healing process by increasing the blood flow in and around the muscles.

We took the opportunity to experiment with the Tape and made a video explaining how to apply it to a common calf injury. Of course, we had a bit of fun doing it…

The tape itself is a 100% cotton, hypoallergenic, latex free adhesive tape that has the same amount of stretch as human skin. It has a multitude of uses for any painful, inflamed or injured muscles.

Head on over to rugbystore.co.uk to buy some Ultimate Performance Kinesiology Tape now.

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Saracens Rugby show you how to get the best out of your Grid Roller [video]

cmr / May 23, 2012 / No comments

For those of you currently using a Trigger Point Grid Roller, this video featuring Saracens Rugby might give you a few more ideas on how to get the best out of it during your rugby training.

For anyone who hasn’t yet bought one, this might convince you that you need one!

Head on over to rugbystore.co.uk to buy one now!

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Under Armour Storm Cotton – Water Resistant Hoody – we put it to the test!

cmr / January 23, 2012 / 2 comments

The latest fabric innovation from Under Armour is called Storm Cotton. In theory, it’s a fantastic material: looks and feels exactly like cotton but has been treated to make it water resistant.

Like everyone else, we were very sceptical… so we put it to the test!

Watch this video in full screen to really appreciate how the water rolls off the material.

Some might argue we took it a bit too far, but my feeling is you’ve got to take these things to the limit before you really know how good they are!

In all seriousness though, it’s brilliant, perfect for UK weather. All the usual benefits of a hoody, but when it rains, bang the hood up and you’re away. Spot on.

Click here to check out the hoodies on the rugbystore website – £39.99 in either Black or Grey.

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Trigger Point Therapy – The Grid Roller

cmr / January 18, 2012 / 2 comments

Anyone who spends any time at the gym or fitness classes will be familiar with the foam roller. Trigger Point Therapy have taken the concept and made a unique and versatile product; the Grid Roller.

Perfect for warming up the muscle tissue, removing lactic acid, and increasing blood flow; the Grid is the ideal tool for pre- and post-workout regimens.

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adidas Predator RX… what makes them so good?

cmr / November 15, 2011 / No comments

Over at rugbystore.co.uk we’ve reduced the price of the adidas Predator RX boots in both the soft ground [SG] and firm ground [FG] options.

These are still a premium priced boot, so we thought it might be helpful to highlight some of the key technologies and design features that go into such an iconic boot – the adi Pred.

First up; the Predator RX is a rugby boot. Designed and built to fit rugby players feet, these are wider fitting in the mid-foot than football Pred’s. This better fit makes them more comfortable and reduces the risk of injury.

[Click below to keep reading about the adidas Predator RX boots]

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Get your SA Picnic on!

cmr / September 16, 2011 / No comments

Ok, so maybe it’s not the perfect time of year to be sitting out in the park with your mates, but we think this new range of South Africa accessories is inspired and everyone should take a look!

 

The full range is made up of:

- umbrella
- wheelie  bag
- holdall –  medium or large
- camping stool
- sandwich bag
- cool bags – small (6 tins), medium (12 tins) or large (24 tins)

If nothing else, you need a 12 tin cooler to keep your ‘refreshments’ cold during the World Cup final – you won’t have to leave the sofa!

We love them! Click here to see them on the rugbystore.co.uk website and post a comment to let us know what you think.

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