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N-Pro Rugby Headguards Ireland – Senior & Junior Rugby Headguards

Protect your head on the pitch with N-Pro rugby headguards at Gleeson Sport Scene, Limerick. N-Pro is a specialist rugby protection brand producing IRB-approved headguards for senior and junior rugby players. Available in-store and online.

N-Pro Rugby Headguards in Stock

• N-Pro Rugby Headguard (Senior) — an IRB-approved senior rugby headguard offering reliable head and ear protection for adult players during training and match play. Designed to absorb and distribute impact from tackles, rucks, and mauls while remaining lightweight and comfortable throughout the game
• N-Pro Rugby Headguard Junior — an IRB-approved junior rugby headguard sized for younger players, providing the same level of head and ear protection in a fit designed for underage rugby from mini rugby through to under-18 level

Why Wear a Rugby Headguard?

• Ear protection — rugby headguards are primarily worn to protect the ears from repeated friction and impact, reducing the risk of cauliflower ear — a common injury among forwards who contest rucks, mauls, and scrums regularly
• Head impact protection — headguards cushion the head against direct impacts during tackles and collisions, reducing the severity of cuts, bruising, and surface head injuries
• Concussion awareness — while a headguard does not prevent concussion, it reduces the force of glancing blows and surface impacts to the head during contact play

Are Rugby Headguards Compulsory?

Rugby headguards are not compulsory under World Rugby or IRFU rules, but are strongly recommended for forwards — particularly props, hookers, and flankers — who are most exposed to ear and head contact in the scrum, ruck, and maul. Many underage clubs and schools encourage or require headguard use for junior players as part of their player welfare policies.

Shop N-Pro rugby headguards online or visit Gleeson Sport Scene in Limerick for expert advice on sizing and fit for senior and junior players.