Description
Overview
The Silver Fern Contact Suit in this listing is the junior suit without legs, worn by the player receiving contact so tackle drills can run at pace in practice and pre-game settings. The Silver Fern range covers all ages and levels; this is the junior cut for younger rugby union and rugby league players.
It is light and durable, which matters when a junior has to wear it for a full session of hits. The suit provides high protection with full mobility, so the wearer can still run, turn and present the ball rather than just stand as a target.
Key benefits
- Lets tackle drills run safely and effectively, with the wearer padded for repeated contact.
- Keeps the wearer moving, thanks to full mobility in the suit design.
- Light enough for junior players to wear through a whole session.
- Durable build for regular club and school contact training.
- Suits both rugby union and rugby league programmes.
Who it's for
This suit is for junior rugby union and rugby league teams, and for school coaches who want live tackle work without a player taking every hit unprotected. Because it has no leg sections, it suits drills where the focus is upper-body contact and the wearer needs to move freely.
If your drills include low tackles and leg contact, the Silver Fern Contact Suit with Legs is the junior option with leg coverage. Senior teams should look at the Silver Fern Contact Suit – Without Legs instead, and the wider tackle training category covers bags and shields for the rest of your session.
Sizing guide
This is the junior size in the Silver Fern range. The record does not give a height or chest range, so check with our customer-service team if your players are at the top end of junior grades.
Care, safety and set-up
This suit is made to order, so it is manufactured after you place your order rather than picked from the shelf. It is also a freight item, so delivery is quoted separately rather than charged at a standard rate; our team will confirm freight before dispatch.
Contact suits work hardest when used only for their purpose. Use them for supervised tackle and contact drills, air them out after wet sessions and store them off the ground in the gear shed.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the junior or senior contact suit?
This listing is the junior suit without legs. The Silver Fern Contact Suit – Without Legs is the senior equivalent.
Does this suit have leg protection?
No. This version has no leg sections. If you want leg coverage for juniors, choose the Silver Fern Contact Suit with Legs.
How is it delivered?
It is made to order and freight-quoted because of its size. Our team confirms the freight cost before the suit is dispatched.
Can we get a quote for a full contact training set-up?
Yes. Add the suit and any tackle bags or shields to a quote and request a quote for your school or club. Funding packages exist for schools and clubs.
