Description
Overview
The Silver Fern Tackle Bag – 1.55m x 45cm is the senior tackle bag in the Silver Fern contact range, standing 1.55 m tall and 450 mm wide. It is the size to choose when the players hitting it are adult-sized, whether at a rugby union club, a rugby league side or a senior school squad.
Tackle bags are the workhorse of a contact session. Players line up, drive into the bag and wrap, and the bag absorbs the hit instead of a teammate. The heavy-duty PVC outer, welded straps and durable inner fill are the parts that carry that load.
Key benefits
- Full-height target for senior tacklers at 1.55 m tall and 450 mm wide.
- Shrugs off repeated contact thanks to a heavy-duty PVC outer.
- Welded straps hold when a player grabs and drives.
- Consistent hit from the durable inner fill.
- Made to order in black or blue, with other colours quoted on request.
Who it's for
Choose the senior size for club rugby squads, union or league, and for senior school teams where players are adult-sized. A bag this tall keeps tackle height honest for grown players; on smaller players it teaches them to reach up.
For younger or smaller players, the tackle training category also holds intermediate and junior sizes of the same bag. For ground-level tackle and clean-out work, the Silver Fern Low, Weighted Tackle Bag is the low option, and a Silver Fern Contact Suit lets you run live one-on-one tackle drills alongside the bag.
Care, safety and set-up
This bag is made to order, so it is manufactured after you order. Allow for production time when planning pre-season and get your order in early. It ships as freight and the team will quote freight before the order is confirmed.
Store the bag under cover between sessions and wipe the PVC down after muddy training so grit does not wear the surface. Coaches should supervise every contact drill and match bag size to the players using it.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the right size for my team?
This is the senior bag at 1.55 m tall. It suits adult and senior school players. Intermediate and junior sizes are listed under tackle training for younger groups.
What colours can I order?
Black or blue are the standard colours. Other colours can be quoted on request, so mention your club colours when you request a quote.
How is it delivered?
Because the bag is made to order and travels as freight, freight is quoted before your order is confirmed. Orders are not dispatched from shelf stock like a ball would be.
Can we get a quote for a full set of contact gear?
Yes. Add tackle bags, hit shields and contact suits to a quote and the team will price the set. Funding packages are available for schools and clubs.
