Blades - banned?

[MiniRef]

I attended a Rugby Ready course recently at which the tutor stated that blades have been recently banned for junior players.
Is this true, or another urban myth?
(personally I think they're dangerous and I hope it's true).

[ex-lucy]

i dont think they have been banned. if they have i have missed the missive from RFU .. but that wouldnt be the first time.
I think it's more a safety guideline ... a few coaches i know advise players not to wear them because of potential knee injuries.

[crossref]

at my ELRA they told us that no specific type of stud is banned, and we should not be looking at the type of stud but
- sharp edges
- worn studs that have become too pointy
- loose/missing studs
- the mythical boot with the single toe stud (has anyone seen one?)

Qu: is the stud inspection actually about the studs? or is it more about establishing the ryhthm and style of interaction you will have with the players (I'm the one in in charge, you're the ones lining up and doing what you're told)
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[Taff]

Originally Posted by crossref

at my ELRA they told us that no specific type of stud is banned, and we should not be looking at the type of stud but ... the mythical boot with the single toe stud (has anyone seen one?)

Not since my old Adidas Cap boots from 1980. I saved up for months to buy those and loved them.

Originally Posted by crossref

Qu: is the stud inspection actually about the studs? or is it more about establishing the ryhthm and style of interaction you will have with the players (I'm the one in in charge, you're the ones lining up and doing what you're told)-

Given that I have never seen a ref actually point out a sharp stud, probably a bit of both.

[jeff]

CROSSREF,
Yes a few weeks ago in an u15's daily mail cup game. told the player they were banned and also let the coach know as well, As this was a well known college, the player changed is boots and i give him some advice to get rid of them.
I Have the same team today again in the daily mail cup so hope i dont see the boots on this player.

[Simon Thomas]

Boots and studs are covered under IRB Regulation 12, and can be questioned under referee safety concerns, but are not banned.

I am not aware of any new RFU guidance or instructions on their legality - but could be sitting in Hon Sec's in tray !

Personally I believe they are dangerous, cause knee and ankle injuries and may contribute to some bad cuts, and think they should be banned from all rugby matches.

[ExHookah]

The single toe stud is very relevant in the US because that is the standard stud layout on Gridiron boots.

My bigger issue with the Gridiron boots is the crappy nylon studs that they come with, a single stroll through the car park and they have a wonderful array of sharp edges.

[Dixie]

Originally Posted by jeff

CROSSREF,
Yes a few weeks ago in an u15's daily mail cup game. told the player they were banned and also let the coach know as well, As this was a well known college, the player changed is boots and i give him some advice to get rid of them.
I Have the same team today again in the daily mail cup so hope i dont see the boots on this player.

Jeff, do you have the communication advising the ban? I must have missed it.

[kaypeegee]

Originally Posted by crossref

- the mythical boot with the single toe stud (has anyone seen one?)

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Does a regular boot with one of the two front studs missing count as one of these "mythical" single toe-stud boots?

Serious question?

[kaypeegee]

Originally Posted by Dixie

Jeff, do you have the communication advising the ban? I must have missed it.

I thought I was pretty well in-the-loop for rule changes at juniors and minis. I haven't seen anything and would be very interested in finding out more.