"Boob Protect is a one-of-a-kind offering protective inserts for female athletes. The inserts are lightweight and thin, easily fitting into my sports bra."
- Rhona Lloyd, Scottish Rugby Player
HOW TO WEAR BOOB PROTECT
The Consequences of Playing without Protection
- Impacts can increase the risk of bruising and the formation of dangerous blood clots due to the breast's extensive capillary network
- Deep breast bruising can lead to fat necrosis (lumps) that look and feel like cancer, forcing women through painful and stressful tests to rule out malignancy
- While there is no evidence that deep breast bruising causes breast cancer, it does create symptoms that require invasive testing to rule it out
- Repetitive breast bouncing during sports can lead to chronic pain thought to be caused by tension on breast skin, internal ligaments and fascia.
- Young athletes risk permanent changes to breast development which can result in potential deformities or asymmetries
- Damage to internal milk ducts could affect a woman's ability to breastfeed later in life
DON'T TELL THE COACH
Up to 64% of female rugby players experience contact breast injury, with many 77% experiencing multiple hits in one year. Most alarmingly, 64% never reported it, not to Coaches, not to medical staff and 27% said pain hindered performance. Coaches have a duty of care to make players aware of these risks — both immediate and long-term — and to educate, protect, and normalize reporting of breast injuries.
Team Discount Offer
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- Simply download the Team Order Form, make sure to check the Size Guide for each player and send in the form to the email provided or feel free to connect and we'll set some time for a call.
- We can also arrange to send a box with all 6 sizes of our inserts, so you can fit your players at your Club and then make an order.
- For bulk orders, we can arrange shipping at for our Canadian partners, please call to discuss your needs around how best to take advantage of our offers.
RUGGERS FOR CHANGE
We're proud to partner with these amazing women and incredible ruggers who believe in the need for equipment equality and giving every athlete the option to protect themselves when they play and compete.
AJ Haughey, Rugby Life University
A.J. Haughey is a women’s rugby player at Life University, where she plays in the back row and has been a standout for both the XVs and 7s squads. Originally from California, A.J. is known for her relentless work ethic, leadership, and impact on the national stage—having been named to the USA Rugby All-American First Team and selected for the USA U20 Women’s National Team. As a Boob Protect ambassador, A.J. is passionate about leveling the playing field for female athletes. “Female athletes have gone without this kind of protection for too long,” she says. “It’s more than gear—it’s a statement.”
Hannah Stewart, Rugby Player Cullompton, Referee
Hannah Stewart is a lifelong rugby player and level 9 referee, officiating everything from juniors to men’s fixtures. After a playing injury left her sidelined, Hannah turned to refereeing to stay connected to the game. As a ref, she loves the inclusive, competitive, and social atmosphere. Her favorite memory? Scoring her first try in the Premiership in Scotland, almost a “you’ve got this” moment! Playing goes back generations in Hannah's Family and she gets the love of the game from her dad who has been the greatest role model in her playing journey. Now playing for Championship side, Cullompton, she's back on the pitch with Boob Protect a permanent addition to her kit bag!
Liberty Benitez, Rugby Life University
Liberty Benitez is a women's rugby player at Life University, where she plays Fly-Half and is set to graduate in 2027. Growing up in a big family, she draws motivation from the strong community around her, which drives her to continuously improve. As a Boob Protect ambassador, Liberty has become passionate about raising awareness around breast protection for female athletes. "There are so many cases of health problems for women because of lack of protection," she says. "I would hate to see this continue to grow, when we can help." She believes that normalizing the conversation around breast protection can make it more comfortable for women and girls to address this important health issue.