What is the best rugby kit bag?

For most club players, a Canterbury, Gilbert or Under Armour holdall with a separate boot compartment covers everything you need - large enough for a full match kit and training layer, durable enough for a full season of use, and the boot compartment keeps muddy boots separate from clean kit. For players who commute to training, the Canterbury backpack range is worth considering as a more practical alternative.

Do rugby kit bags have boot compartments?

Most dedicated rugby holdalls include a separate boot compartment at the side of the bag. It's the most important feature to look for - it keeps muddy studs away from clean kit and prevents moisture transferring from wet boots. Check individual product descriptions to confirm boot compartment inclusion before ordering.

What size rugby kit bag do I need?

For a single player carrying match kit, training gear and boots, a medium holdall in the 50-70 litre range covers most needs. If you're a carrying more kit or buying for overnight tours, go larger. For commuting to training, a 30-40 litre backpack is more practical than a full holdall. Check individual product dimensions on the product pages.

Where can I buy rugby kit bags in the UK?

Rugbystuff.com stocks a full range of rugby kit bags including holdalls, backpacks and team bags from Canterbury and more. Free UK delivery on orders over £100, same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3pm.

Rugby Kit Bags, Holdalls & Backpacks

Rugby Holdalls and Duffel Bags

The holdall is the standard kit bag for most club players - a large main compartment for kit, shorts and training gear, and a separate rugby boot compartment at the side to keep muddy studs away from everything else. Most decent rugby holdalls will take a full match kit, a second training layer, a pair of boots and your wash kit without being overfull. Canterbury produce the most widely used holdalls at club level in the UK - the large holdall is both popular with both individual players and clubs buying in volume.
The separate boot compartment is the feature most players look for first and it's worth prioritising. A bag without one means muddy boots sharing space with clean kit, which nobody wants on a Sunday morning.

Rugby Backpacks

Rugby backpacks have grown in popularity as more players commute to training directly from work. A good rugby backpack carries enough for a training session without being unwieldy on public transport - padded back panel, enough capacity for kit and a change of clothes, and ideally a separate compartment for boots.

Rugby Kit Bags with Boot Compartments

The boot compartment is the single most searched-for feature in a rugby kit bag, and for good reason. A ventilated separate compartment at the side of the bag keeps boot studs from damaging the main fabric, prevents mud transferring to clean kit, and means you can leave damp boots in the bag after training without everything else getting wet. Most Gilbert holdalls and larger backpacks include a dedicated boot compartment as standard - check individual product descriptions for confirmation if it's a priority for you.

Canterbury Rugby Bags

Canterbury's bag range is focused rather than extensive - one large holdall and a backpack, both built to the same consistent standard. The fabrics hold up to repeated muddy use, the zips last, and the Vaposhield outer shell on the holdall is worth having if you're travelling to away games or leaving bags pitchside in all weather.

Team Rugby Kit Bags

If you're looking for a kit bag in your team's colours, we stock officially licensed team bags from the major nations. Macron produce team holdalls for Scotland and Wales, and adidas supply the All Blacks bag as part of the official New Zealand Rugby range. These are popular choices for fans and players who want their bag to match their kit, and they make solid gifts alongside the match shirts.