Christmas Gifts for Rugby League Players in 2026: Headgear, Mouthguards and the Gear Australians Are Buying

Buying for someone who plays rugby league, not just watches it, means buying gear. These are the items Australian shoppers are buying for players this month, taken from Amazon Australia’s best-seller charts on 13 November and the Christmas guides from Gilbert, the NRL Shop and other sellers.

If they are a fan rather than a player, our rugby league Christmas gift guide covers jerseys and books.

Headgear

Headgear, or a scrum cap, is the closest rugby league gets to a helmet. It is optional in the NRL, and plenty of players wear one, Kalyn Ponga among them. The Canterbury Raze uses EVA foam that does not soak up sweat, and its chin strap is designed to break under a heavy impact. Our rugby headgear guide explains sizing.

Canterbury Raze Headguard (Adult)

Adult headguard with ventilation holes and foam padding.

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A mouthguard

Every junior club asks for one, and they get lost. The SAFEJAWZ Slim Fit was number 17 in Amazon Australia’s rugby equipment chart on 13 November. It is a boil-and-fit guard that can be refitted if the first mould is not right, and it comes with a case.

SAFEJAWZ Slim Fit Mouthguard with Case

Adult and junior sizes, with a case.

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Shoulder pads for juniors moving into contact

Gilbert’s own Christmas list for players includes body armour, and it is useful when a child steps up to tackle footy. The Gilbert XP 500 is a junior size.

Gilbert XP 500 Rugby Shoulder Pads, Junior

Junior small. Check the size chart on Amazon before you buy.

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A training ball

A good training ball gets used every day of the holidays. The Gilbert Vector Trainer was number 20 in the rugby equipment chart and has a moisture barrier for wet sessions.

Gilbert Vector Trainer Rugby Ball

Durable 2-ply training ball with all-weather grip.

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Training shorts

The Canterbury Rugged Drill Short was number 2 in Amazon Australia’s whole rugby equipment chart on 13 November, behind only a pair of gym shorts. It is a tough drill short for training and match day.

Canterbury Men’s Rugged Drill Short

Men’s sizes.

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For the family on Christmas Day

Monopoly NRL Edition puts all 17 clubs on the board, and NRL.com has listed NRL Monopoly in its Christmas ideas before. For younger fans, The Awesome Rugby League Activity Book for Kids was number 15 on Amazon Australia’s rugby league book chart.

Monopoly NRL Edition

Officially licensed NRL edition.

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The Awesome Rugby League Activity Book for Kids

Puzzles, word searches and games for young fans.

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The book everyone is buying

The Streets Won’t Forget, about the best NRL sides that never won a premiership, was number 1 on Amazon Australia’s rugby league book chart on 13 November.

The Streets Won’t Forget: The Greatest NRL Sides to Never Win a Premiership

Paperback from The Big Hits Podcast.

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What we left out

Shin pads are a football item. Amazon Australia’s search for rugby shin guards returned only soccer pads, so we have not listed any. Boots are worth buying in person, because fit matters more than brand.