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Which Type of Tackle Bag Suits Your Training? Standard to Rip-Roller

Which Type of Tackle Bag Suits Your Training? Standard to Rip-Roller

— David Riepma
Tagged: clubs comparison contact training forwards tackle bag training equipment youth rugby
Five tackle bag types, five training goals. Complete comparison: Standard (from 109) for basic technique, Ripper for heavy forwards, Target for tackle-height correction, Roller for moving targets and Rip-Roller for the most realistic contact drills.
What Weight Tackle Bag Do You Need? From 8 kg to 28 kg Explained

What Weight Tackle Bag Do You Need? From 8 kg to 28 kg Explained

— David Riepma
Tagged: clubs contact training tackle bag training equipment weight youth rugby
From 8 kg for the youngest mini rugby players to 28 kg for senior forwards: the complete weight guide for tackle bags, with concrete recommendations by age group, position and club situation.
Tackle Bag or Hit Shield: What to Buy as a Club?

Tackle Bag or Hit Shield: What to Buy as a Club?

— David Riepma
Tagged: buying guide clubs contact training hit shields rugby training tackle bags training equipment
A tackle bag absorbs the full impact of a tackle solo; a hit shield provides active resistance from a partner. Learn which type fits your training goals and how many your club needs.