Some of the best rugby deals this Amazon Prime Big Deals Day, handpicked by Rugby World
The big tech brands tend to grab most of the headlines but you can also find some great Amazon Prime Day rugby deals. We’ve dived head first into the retail giant’s oval ball offering to pick out five bargains you can pick up over the next couple of days.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Day runs across Tuesday 8 October and Wednesday 9 October, and if you have an Amazon Prime membership it’s a great time to make massive savings on your rugby kit. Remember to act quickly, though, because many of the best deals will be snapped up fast.
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During Amazon Prime Big Deals Days, Amazon Prime members are offered exclusive deals. Membership for Amazon Prime costs £8.99 a month in the UK and $14.99 in the US, plus you can get a 30-day free trial in the UK if you haven’t used the service before.
There are other benefits too, particularly for rugby fans. Prime members get access to Prime Video, which includes documentaries like No Woman No Try, the All Or Nothing series with the All Blacks, and Beno Obano’s Everybody’s Game.
Also, by signing up to Prime you get next-day delivery on Amazon orders, music streaming and much more – including access to these excellent Amazon Prime Day rugby deals.
Five of the best Amazon Prime Day Rugby Deals
We’ve picked out five of the best Amazon Prime Day rugby deals below. And don’t forget to keep your eyes on Amazon’s rugby section for more great offers.
Canterbury Unisex Rugby Core Headguard
If you’ve been looking for some head protection, it’s well worth looking through the best Amazon Prime Day rugby deals. You can pick up big savings on this Canterbury Unisex Rugby Core Headguard, particularly if you’re looking for a medium or large fit.
The manufacturers say that the shock-absorbing EVA foam padding in this World Rugby-approved headwear offers 360-degree coverage. They also claim that the ventilation holes enhance add to the breathability, while the chin strap is designed to break under high impacts to reduce the risk of injury.
Canterbury Unisex Rugby Core Headguard | £30.00 £21.00
(selected sizes)
Save up to 30% on this World Rugby-approved protective headwear.
Puma Unisex Adults Royalcat Comfort Sliders
A good pair of sliders has become an essential component of a sportsperson’s kit bag, and it’s easy to see why. After putting your body through the wringer for 80-plus minutes your feet are going to need the relaxation that comes with sinking them into a comfy pair of slip-on sandals.
These Puma sliders are ideal for wearing before and after the match, with an adjustable upper and a moulded EVA outsole designed for both comfort and grip. The biggest savings are available on a UK size 11, but there are also Amazon Prime Day rugby deals on other sizes. Socks are, of course, optional.
Puma Unisex Adults Royalcat Comfort Sliders | £28.00 £16.22 (selected sizes)
Save up to 42% on these relaxation-friendly Puma sliders. (Savings vary by size.)
FitBeast Pull Up Bands Set
Whether you want workout tools you can carry anywhere or the perfect accessory for a pre-match warm-up, a set of resistance bands is effectively a lightweight, portable gymnasium. Before a game they’re ideal for activating high-risk areas of the body, such as hamstrings and groin, and are equally handy for improving flexibility and mobility in the shoulders and knees.
The five bands in this set offer different levels of resistance to help you exercise various parts of the body. They come with a storage bag, a door buckle, anti-pain grip pads to protect your hands, and tutorials to help you get the most out of your bands.
FitBeast Pull Up Bands Set | £41.99 £24.99
You can save 40% on this set of pull up bands, which comes with a storage bag and grip pads.
Under Armour Men’s HeatGear Long-Sleeve Sports Top
You might not be able to choose what rugby shirt you wear but you can decide what you put on underneath. Whether you’re wearing it as a standalone top or a base layer, this long-sleeve training shirt is designed to wick sweat away from the skin and dry quickly – with anti-odour protection to stop things getting whiffy after a tough workout.
Under Armour also reckon it offers the advantages of a compression top while still being comfortable enough to wear all day. The biggest savings are available on large sizes.
Under Armour Men’s HeatGear Long-Sleeve Sports Top | £36.00 £15.90 (selected sizes)
Looking for a high quality compression top in a large? You can save 56% on this Under Armour kit. (Smaller savings available on other sizes.)
Canterbury Unisex Rugby Pro Protection Vest
It’s always a good idea to think about your wellbeing before you go flying into a ruck or maul, and this is another great Amazon Prime Day rugby deal on Canterbury protective kit. This snug, unisex vest offers protection across the shoulders, chest and biceps, while mesh panels and Canterbury’s quick-drying VapoDri technology should help you stay cool in the heat of battle. There’s also an underarm gusset to ensure you don’t have to sacrifice articulation.
The biggest discounts are available in medium and large.
Canterbury Unisex Rugby Pro Protection Vest | £49.00 £34.04 (selected sizes)
You can save over 30% on this protective bodywear. Provided you need the vest in medium or a large. And are happy with black.
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