Children's bags: backpacks and sports bags
Our selection of children's bags supports young players from home to the club: backpacks for school and travel, sports bags spacious enough for kit, boots and gum shields. Sizes, compartments and materials are designed to withstand the mud of the pitch and the journeys on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Keep your belongings organized, from school to the pitch.
Sports bag or backpack: which one for rugby school
The sports bag, like a duffel bag, offers a large space in one piece: you can easily store the full outfit, a towel, and shoes, and it opens wide on the changing room bench. The backpack, worn on both shoulders, frees your hands for biking or public transport and distributes the load better on a child's back. Younger kids at rugby school often settle for a backpack; when extra gear, a change of clothes, and a water bottle are added, the sports bag becomes more practical.
Family of bags
Children's bags come in:
The entire children's range is gathered on the children page.
Shoe compartment and insulated pocket: useful details
A shoe compartment that is separate, often ventilated, keeps muddy studs away from clean clothes and reduces odors. An inner zipped pocket keeps the mouthguard in its case and keys safe, while a side mesh pocket holds the water bottle. Coated fabrics or reinforced bases stand up better to the wet ground on the edges of the pitch, and an insulated pocket keeps snacks fresh during long tournament days when matches run from late morning to mid-afternoon.
What size bag for a child's age
A child's backpack should not drop below the top of the hips or exceed the width of their shoulders; when packed, it should not weigh more than one-tenth of their body weight, a guideline often cited by physiotherapists. Wide, padded straps can be adjusted so that the bag stays close to the back. The sports bag should be big enough to hold shoes and clothing without straining the closure, but not so big that the child can't carry it from the car park to the pitch, with a shoulder strap helping along the way.
Good deals
Great bargains can be found in promotions, sales, clearance, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections. Items shipped in 24h are packaged and dispatched within 24 hours. The key times of year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, followed by the summer sales and the back-to-school period.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best bag for a rugby player?
One that separates muddy shoes from the rest and stands up to the dampness of changing rooms. For a child, it should be lightweight with adjustable straps, as they are often the ones carrying it to the pitch.
What should be in a child's bag for training?
Studded shoes, the mouthguard in its case, a water bottle, a change of clothes, a towel, and a warm garment for the journey back. A plastic bag for wet clothes prevents the rest from getting dirty.
How do you get the smell out of a sports bag?
Empty it as soon as you get back, leave it to dry open, then clean it with a sponge using water and white vinegar. A sachet of baking soda in the shoe compartment helps limit odors between washes.
Can a sports backpack be used for school?
Yes, if it has a stiff enough compartment to protect notebooks and pencil cases. Just avoid leaving yesterday's outfit inside, and choose a padded back to support the weight of books.
Is a waterproof bag necessary for rugby?
A completely waterproof bag isn't essential, but a coated base or reinforced bottom protects the contents when the bag is placed on wet grass. A rain cover helps out on days with downpours at the pitch.
