# Rugby Forearm Guards

## What Are Rugby Forearm Guards?

Rugby forearm guards - also called arm guards, forearm protectors or padded forearm sleeves - are fitted guards worn on the forearm to absorb impact during contact. They're typically a sleeve construction with foam padding on the forearm.

They sit in a different category to [shoulder pads and protection vests](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-shoulder-pads "Rugby shoulder pads") - those cover the upper body and shoulders, while forearm guards specifically protect the lower arm. Players use them to manage bruising from repeated ground contact, protect a healing fracture or bone bruise, or add padding to the forearm for defensive work in contact situations.

Body Armour Rugby Forearm Guards

[Body Armour](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/body-armour "Body Armour") are the brand we stock for forearm guards. Their forearm guard range uses the same padding philosophy as the rest of their protection line - foam padding within World Rugby's permitted limits, fitted construction, and available in a range of colourways. Body Armour forearm guards are World Rugby approved for match use. For the full Body Armour protection range including headguards and shoulder pads, browse the Body Armour collection.

## Are Rugby Forearm Guards World Rugby Approved?

Yes - all forearm guards on this page comply with World Rugby Regulation 12 and are approved for competitive match use. The regulation limits the padding thickness on forearm guards in the same way as shoulder pads, ensuring they provide protection without becoming a weapon. If you're buying for a competitive fixture, all products on this page meet those requirements.

## Products in this collection

- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Black](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/forearm-protector) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Black Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-black-camo) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Navy](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-navy) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Navy/Sky Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-navy-sky-camo) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Red/Black Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-red-black-camo) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Red](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-red) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Neon Allsorts](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-neon-allsorts) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Mid Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-mid-blue) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Royal Blue](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-royal-blue) - 21.99 GBP
- [Body Armour Rugby Forearm Protector Pink Camo](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/body-armour-rugby-forearm-protector-pink-camo) - 21.99 GBP

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> Source: [Rugbystuff.com](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-forearm-guards)
> Updated: 2026-07-14