# Kids Scrum Caps & Junior Rugby Headguards ## Junior Scrum Cap Sizing - Getting the Right Fit A [scrum cap](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-head-guards "scrum caps") that doesn't fit properly is worse than not wearing one. Too loose and it shifts around in contact, which is uncomfortable and less effective at protecting the ears. Too tight and it causes headaches before the second half. Junior scrum caps are sized by head circumference rather than age - measure around the widest part of the head, just above the ears, and use that measurement to find the right size. Most junior ranges run from around 50cm for younger mini rugby players up to 58cm for older juniors. Some brands bridge the gap between junior and adult sizing at the top end, so if your child is on the larger side of the junior range, it's worth checking whether a small adult size might be a better fit. ## Are Scrum Caps Mandatory for Junior Rugby? No. Scrum caps are optional at all age groups in rugby, including junior and mini rugby. They're not mandatory equipment and some parents choose them, some don't. The main benefit for junior players is ear protection - forwards in particular are exposed to friction and pressure around the head during contact situations, and over time that can cause cauliflower ear. A scrum cap is the practical way to prevent that developing. For younger mini rugby players who aren't yet in heavy contact situations, the case for a scrum cap is less urgent. For juniors playing competitive age-group rugby in forward positions, it's worth having one. ## Junior Scrum Caps by Brand ### Body Armour Junior Scrum Caps [Body Armour](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/body-armour "Body Armour") produce junior versions of their Ventilator headguard - the most popular [adult scrum cap](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/adult-scrum-caps "adult scrum caps") at club level in the UK. The junior Ventilator carries the same full ear coverage and ventilation design as the adult version in a cut sized for younger heads. Available in a wide range of colours. ### Canterbury Junior Scrum Caps [Canterbury produce junior scrum caps](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/canterbury-headguards "Canterbury headguards") in their Raze range alongside the adult version. Clean design, good fit straight out of the box, and available in colours that match most club kits. A solid all-round junior option. ### Gilbert Junior Scrum Caps [Gilbert produce junior headguards](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/gilbert-headguards "Gilbert headguards") in their XP250 range a straightforward, well-priced option for players just starting out who need solid protection without the outlay of a premium headguard. ## Boys and Girls Junior Scrum Caps Junior scrum caps are unisex in construction - there are no specific boys' or girls' designs. All junior headguards are sized by head circumference and work equally well regardless of gender. Girls playing rugby use the same junior scrum caps as boys in the same sizes. ## Products in this collection - [Body Armour Kid's Airflow Rugby Headguard Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-kids-airflow-rugby-headguard-black) - 42.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Airflow Rugby Headguard Fluoro Pink](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-kids-airflow-rugby-headguard-fluoro-pink) - 42.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Club Rugby Headguard Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-club-headguard-black) - 19.99 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Club Rugby Headguard Black Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-club-rugby-headguard-black-camo) - 19.99 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Club Rugby Headguard Mid Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-club-rugby-headguard-mid-blue) - 25.99 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Club Rugby Headguard Navy](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-club-headguard-navy) - 25.99 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Club Rugby Headguard Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-club-rugby-headguard-red) - 25.99 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-black) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Camo Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-camo-black) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Cyan Tartan](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-cyan-tartan) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Green Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-green-camo) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Mid Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-mid-blue) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Navy](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-navy) - 31.99 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Navy Tartan](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-navy-tartan) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Navy/Sky Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-navy-sky-camo) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Neon Allsorts](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-neon-allsorts) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Pink Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-pink-camo) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Pink Tartan](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-pink-tartan) - 19.99 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Purple Tartan](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-purple-tartan) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-red) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard Red/White/Black Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-red-white-black-camo) - 39.49 GBP - [Body Armour Kid's Ventilator Rugby Headguard White/Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-kids-ventilator-rugby-headguard-white-black) - 39.49 GBP - [Canterbury Kid's Force Raze Rugby Headguard Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-kids-force-raze-rugby-headguard-black) - 36.99 GBP - [Canterbury Kid's Raze Rugby Headguard Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-kids-raze-rugby-headguard-black) - 36.99 GBP - [Canterbury Kid's Raze Rugby Headguard Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-kids-raze-rugby-headguard-blue) - 36.99 GBP - [Canterbury Kid's Raze Rugby Headguard Navy Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-kids-raze-rugby-headguard-navy-blue) - 33.99 GBP - [Canterbury Kid's Raze Rugby Headguard Pink](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-kids-raze-rugby-headguard-pink) - 36.99 GBP - [Canterbury Kid's Raze Rugby Headguard Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-kids-raze-rugby-headguard-red) - 36.99 GBP - [Canterbury Kid's Raze Rugby Headguard White/Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-kids-raze-rugby-headguard-white-green) - 36.99 GBP - [Canterbury Kid's Uglies Raze Rugby Headguard](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canterbury-kids-uglies-raze-rugby-headguard) - 36.99 GBP - [Gilbert Air Kid's Rugby Headguard Black/Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-air-kids-rugby-headguard-black-green) - 38.99 GBP - [Gilbert Air Kid's Rugby Headguard Red/White](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-air-kids-rugby-headguard-red-white) - 38.99 GBP - [Gilbert Ignite Kid's Rugby Headguard Black/Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/kids-ignite-rugby-headguard-black-green) - 19.99 GBP - [Gilbert XP 250 Kid's Rugby Headguard Black/Green](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-xp-250-rugby-kids-headguard-black-green) - 19.99 GBP - [Gilbert XP 250 Kid's Rugby Headguard White/Navy](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-xp-250-kids-rugby-headguard-white-navy) - 19.99 GBP - [Hedkayse R5 Rugby Headguard Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/hedkayse-r5-rugby-headguard-black) - 99.99 GBP - [Rhino Junior JB VII Rugby Headguard Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/rhino-junior-jb-vii-rugby-headguard-red) - 24.99 GBP - [Rhino Junior Pro Rugby Headguard Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/rhino-junior-pro-rugby-headguard-black) - 29.99 GBP --- > Source: [Rugbystuff.com](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/kids-scrum-caps) > Updated: 2026-07-09