Children's training shorts

Thick fabric and drawstring belt: a short that withstands tackles

In rugby, the shorts get grabbed with every tackle: they must stay at the waist and not tear. Shorts designed for this sport, like the Canterbury Advantage or the adidas Rugby with three stripes, use thicker fabric than running shorts and a elastic waistband with a drawstring, which we tie snugly before entering the field. The inseam is reinforced to withstand the rigours of scrums and rucks. The Errea Brest and Barney, like the Kappa Borgo and Sanremo, come from the teamwear lines of these Italian brands and match the jerseys from the same catalogue.

The rest of the teamwear

Children's teamwear also comes in:

• Training jerseys.
• Training tops.
• Training tracksuits.
• Training pants.
• Accessories.

All children's teamwear is brought together on the children's teamwear page.

Compression shorts and Thermoreg under-shorts: the layer under the shorts

Under the shorts, many young players wear a snug compression short, like the Erima Wings, which supports thigh muscles and prevents chafing inside the legs during repeated runs. In winter, the under-short Canterbury Thermoreg goes further: its fabric helps to retain body heat while allowing air to circulate, useful when the child alternates between sprints and waiting at the edge of the field. The compression short should stop above the knee and barely extend beyond the shorts. It should be fitted, without marking the skin, and in a colour similar to that of the shorts if the club requests it for matches.

Club shorts and waist size: choosing the right size

Club-coloured shorts, like the home shorts of Stade Français, those of RC Toulon or the Mofio shorts from the Union Bordeaux-Bègles, complement the supporter jersey and are gladly worn at training. For the size, we start with the child's height and then check the waist size: the drawstring allows you to tighten shorts that are a bit big, but never to loosen shorts that are too tight. A training short should let the knee rise to hip level without pulling at the inseam; we have the child do a lunge during the fitting to check it.

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Frequently asked questions

What length of shorts for child rugby?

A rugby short stops mid-thigh, shorter than casual shorts, to avoid hindering strides or providing a grip. A model that extends to the knee is either too big or not designed for contact.

Do rugby shorts have pockets?

Match shorts rarely have pockets to avoid a finger getting caught during a tackle. Some training shorts feature small zipped pockets, handy at the side of the field, but should be emptied before matches.

White or dark: what colour shorts for training?

A dark short, navy blue or black, hides mud and stays looking clean longer. White remains traditional in some clubs for matches, but requires careful stain removal after every session in the rain.

How many shorts should a young player have?

Two training shorts allow for rotation, along with the club short for matches and festivals. The short is the piece that wears out the fastest, especially at the inseam and the drawstring, particularly for forwards.

How do you stop the shorts from slipping during the session?

Pull the drawstring tight and tuck the knotted ends into the waistband, so no loops stick out. If the shorts still slip, they are too big at the waist: it's better to go for a smaller size than to have a loose waistband.