# Rugby Tape, Grip Spray and Rubs

## Rugby Strapping Tape: What You Actually Need to Know

### Zinc Oxide Tape for Rugby

Zinc oxide tape is the workhorse of rugby strapping. It's rigid, non-stretch, and holds firm through a full eighty minutes - which is why it's been the go-to for physios and players at every level for decades. [SportTape's](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/sporttape "Sporttape") zinc oxide range comes in white and black, in widths from 1.25cm up to 3.8cm. Narrow widths for fingers and thumbs, mid-widths for wrists, wider rolls for ankles and shoulders. It's the tape you reach for when you need support to stay exactly where you put it.

### EAB Tape for Rugby

EAB (elastic adhesive bandage) is the flexible alternative to zinc oxide. It stretches with the body, making it better suited to joints that need compression and some freedom of movement - knees and shoulders particularly. It's also used as a finishing layer over zinc oxide to lock everything in place, and as the base layer for [lineout lifting blocks](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-lifting-blocks-and-lineout-tape "lineout lifting blocks") before sock tape goes over the top. SportTape's EAB tears cleanly, conforms well to body contours, and doesn't slip mid-match.

### Sock Tape for Rugby

Sock tape is the unsung essential in every [rugby kit bag](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-kit-bags "rugby kit bags"). It keeps [rugby socks](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-socks "rugby socks") up through a full match, holds any taping in place as a finishing layer, fastens lineout lifting blocks down over EAB tape, and - when things start falling apart late in a match - does a surprisingly decent job of keeping [a pair of rugby boots](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/all-rugby-boots "rugby boots") together. We stock sock tape in a wide range of colours - white, black, and a full spread of team colours - so you can match your club kit or keep things simple.

Buying for a squad? Sock tape is one of those things clubs go through quickly, so it's worth stocking up. A single roll per player per match is a reasonable starting point for a squad order.

### Cohesive Sock Wrap

Cohesive sock wrap is the tape that bridges the gap between [grip socks](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/grip-socks "rugby grip socks") and sock sleeves - the short section of leg between where the grip sock ends and the sleeve begins. Applied over both, it pulls them together into a single surface, which is what gives you the consistent grip underfoot that the grip sock is designed to deliver. Without it, the sleeve slides, the grip sock shifts, and you lose most of the benefit. It's a thin, self-adhesive wrap that sticks to itself rather than skin, so it's comfortable to wear and easy to remove. If your players are using grip socks and not using cohesive wrap, they're leaving performance on the table.

### Pre-Tape Spray and Tape-Off Removal

If you're serious about strapping, pre-tape spray is worth adding to your kit. Applied to the skin before taping, it creates a tackier surface that helps zinc oxide and EAB tape bond more securely and stay put longer - useful for players who find tape slipping during a match, or those taping over areas that sweat heavily. Let it dry for thirty seconds before applying tape on top.

At the other end of the job, SportTape's Tape-Off removal spray is equally worth keeping in your bag. It dissolves adhesive residue cleanly without pulling at skin - particularly useful if you're strapping regularly and your skin is starting to show it. Apply, leave for thirty seconds, and the tape peels away without the usual grief.

## Grip Spray and Rubs for Rugby

### Rugby Spraywax from Trimona

The old heads in your squad already know about grip spray. Trimona grip spray is the one you'll see on pitches across the UK - a fine mist that gives you extra stick on a wet [rugby ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-balls "rugby ball") without leaving your hands feeling greased up. It washes off easily and doesn't affect the ball for other players.

### What do rugby players spray on their hands?

Grip spray is the most common answer at club level and above. It's legal, it works in the wet, and most players apply it to their shirt chest and hands before kick-off and again at half time.

### D3 Muscle Rubs and Sports Lube

D3 make four rubs, each with a specific job. The Red is a warm-up rub - applied before physical activity to increase circulation and get muscles ready for the demands of a match or training session. The Blue is a sports lube and anti-chafe product, useful for any player who suffers in long matches or on hard preseason runs. The Gold is a post-match rehab rub with arnica, designed for recovery after heavy contact or intense training. The Platinum is a rehab wax - similar purpose to the Gold but in a wax format that suits some players better for targeted application. All four are solid, no-nonsense products that do exactly what they say on the tub.

## Products in this collection

- [Trimona Rugby Grip Spray Wax 200ml](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/trimona-rugby-spray-wax) - 19.99 GBP
- [Trimona Rugby Grip Wax 250g](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/trimona-rugby-grip-wax-250g) - 10.99 GBP
- [Trimona Rugby Grip Wax 500g](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/trimona-rugby-grip-wax-500g) - 14.99 GBP
- [SportTape EAB Tape Black 5cm x 4.5m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/eab-tape-black-5cm-x-4-5m) - 2.99 GBP
- [SportTape EAB Tape Black 7.5cm x 4.5m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/eab-tape-black-7-5cm-x-4-5m) - 3.99 GBP
- [SportTape EAB Tape Black 7.5cm x 6.9m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/copy-of-sporttape-eab-tape-black-7-5cm-x-6-9m) - 5.99 GBP
- [SportTape EAB Tape White 5cm x 4.5m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/eab-tape-white-5cm-x-4-5m) - 2.99 GBP
- [SportTape EAB Tape White 5cm x 6.9m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-eab-tape-white-5cm-x-6-9cm) - 4.59 GBP
- [SportTape EAB Tape White 7.5cm x 4.5m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/eab-tape-white-7-5cm-x-4-5m) - 3.99 GBP
- [SportTape EAB Tape White 7.5cm x 6.9m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/eab-tape-white-7-5cm-x-6-9m) - 5.99 GBP
- [SportTape Zinc Oxide Tape Tan 3.8cm x 10m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/zinc-oxide-tape-tan-3-8cm-x-10m) - 7.99 GBP
- [SportTape Zinc Oxide Tape Tan 5cm x 10m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/zinc-oxide-tape-tan-5cm-x-10m) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Zinc Oxide Tape White 1.25cm x 10m 2 Pack](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/zinc-oxide-tape-white-1-25cm-x-10m-2-pack) - 3.49 GBP
- [SportTape Zinc Oxide Tape White 2.5cm x 10m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/zinc-oxide-tape-white-2-5cm-x-10m) - 2.99 GBP
- [SportTape Zinc Oxide Tape White 3.8cm x 10m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/zinc-oxide-tape-white-3-8cm-x-10m) - 3.49 GBP
- [SportTape Zinc Oxide Tape White 5cm x 10m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/zinc-oxide-tape-white-5cm-x-10m) - 4.49 GBP
- [Maul & Brawl Beard Oil](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/maul-brawl-beard-oil) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/1-9cm-x-20m-rugby-sock-tape-black) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-1-9cm-x-20m-sock-tape-green) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape Grey](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/1-9cm-x-20m-sock-tape-grey) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape Orange](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-1-9cm-x-20m-sock-tape-orange) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape Purple](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/1-9cm-x-20m-sock-tape-purple) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/1-9cm-x-20m-sock-tape-red) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape Royal Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/1-9cm-x-20m-sock-tape-royal-blue) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/copy-of-sporttape-1-9cm-x-20m-sock-tape-white) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 1.9cm x 20m Sock Tape Yellow](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-1-9cm-x-20m-sock-tape-yellow) - 1.99 GBP
- [SportTape 10cm x 10m Fixation Tape](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/10cm-x-10m-fixation-tape) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 10m Fixation Tape](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/5cm-x-10m-fixation-tape) - 6.99 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-black) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-green) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Maroon](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-maroon) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Navy Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-navy-blue) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Neon Pink](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-neon-pink) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Orange](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-orange) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Purple](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-purple) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-red) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Royal Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-royal-blue) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Sky Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-sky-blue) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-white) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape 5cm x 4.5m Sock Wrap Yellow](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-5cm-x-4-5m-sock-wrap-yellow) - 2.49 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-black-1) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-blue) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll Branded](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-branded) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll GB](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-gb) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll Pink](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-pink) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll Platinum](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-platinum) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll Punk](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-punk) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll Beige](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-beige) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Kinesiology Tape 5m Roll Wild](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-kinesiology-tape-5m-roll-wild) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Pre-Tape Spray](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-pre-tape-spray) - 15.99 GBP
- [SportTape Thumb Tape 3.8cm Punk Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/thumb-tape-3-8cm) - 3.99 GBP
- [Ultimate Performance Cold Gel](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/ultimate-performance-cold-gel) - 6.99 GBP
- [Ultimate Performance Heat Rub](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/ultimate-performance-heat-rub) - 6.99 GBP
- [Koolpak Reusable Hot and Cold Pack](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/koolpak-reusable-hot-and-cold-pack) - 6.99 GBP
- [D3 Blue Sports Lube & Anti-Chafe](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/blue-sports-lube-anti-chafe) - 5.99 GBP
- [D3 Gold Rehab Muscle Rub](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gold-rehab-muscle-rub) - 10.99 GBP
- [D3 Red Warm Up, Pre & During Muscle Rub](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/red-warm-up-pre-during-muscle-rub) - 9.99 GBP
- [D3 Silver Platinum Rehab Wax](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/silver-platinum-rehab-wax) - 9.99 GBP
- [SportTape Zinc Oxide Tape Black 1.25cm x 10m 2 Pack](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-zinc-oxide-tape-black-1-25cm-x-10m-2-pack) - 3.49 GBP
- [Precision Stealth Eazy Cleaner Foam](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/precision-stealth-eazy-cleaner-foam) - 9.99 GBP
- [Precision Stealth Stink Eliminator Spray](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/precision-stealth-stink-eliminator-spray) - 8.99 GBP
- [SportTape Tape-Off Spray](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-tape-off-spray) - 13.99 GBP
- [SportTape Dermal Pads Pack of 2](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-dermal-pads-100mm-x-100mm-x-10mm) - 29.99 GBP
- [SportTape Foam Tape 5cm x 50m](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sporttape-foam-tape) - 11.99 GBP

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> Source: [Rugbystuff.com](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/tape-rubs)
> Updated: 2026-06-05