March 08, 2022 4 min read
Metal studs wear more evenly than molded studs. If you take care of your boots by
cleaning the leather and replacing the studs when they wear down, your boots will last longer than molded boots.
Studs are available in 8mm - 21mm lengths
Shorter:
Backs tend to push less than forwards. Consequently they require less grip in
the ground. Backs typically use shorter studs that make for a lighter boot
and therefore, faster movement and pivoting.
Longer:
Forwards tend to shove, push and bulldoze forward meaning they need
better grip, especially at scrum time. Therefore, forwards use longer studs.
Many players push from the front of the foot. However, a longer stud at the
rear of the boot improves standing poster and helps the player lean forward
ever so slightly, making it harder to push him/her back. Therefore, the back
2 studs are often longer. Longer studs are also an asset in wet conditions.
6 stud
8 stud
7 stud (less common)
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March 09, 2022 4 min read
As far as I'm concerned this last weekend's Heineken Cup encounters will be remembered primarily for confirming one thing – that Stade Toulousain are the true aristocrats of European rugby.