A rugby gumshield has one fairly simple job: stay where it should when the contact starts.
Shop rugby mouthguards and gum shields at Pro Rugby from OPRO, SAFEJAWZ and Shock Doctor. The range covers OPRO Gold, Silver and Bronze Self-Fit mouthguards, Instant Custom-Fit options, braces mouthguards and SAFEJAWZ designs across different fits, colours and price points.
World Rugby recommends players wear a mouthguard or dental protector, with fit and impact absorption among the important considerations. For the player, the useful test is simpler. It should sit securely enough that you're not constantly chewing it back into position between phases.
OPRO Rugby Mouthguards
OPRO makes up most of the current collection, so choosing between its different fits is the obvious place to start.
Gold, Silver and Bronze Self-Fit gumshields give you different price points within the OPRO range, while Instant Custom-Fit models offer another home-fitting route. There are plain colours alongside England, Scotland, Wales, All Blacks and other licensed designs if you want something with a bit more going on than clear plastic.
The badge should still come after the fit. An England gumshield that spends half the match moving around your mouth is not much of a result.
Self-Fit or Instant Custom-Fit Mouthguards?
Most of the rugby mouthguards on this page are designed to be fitted at home.
OPRO's Gold, Silver and Bronze Self-Fit and Instant Custom-Fit models are mouldable and can be remoulded if the first fit is not right. Follow the fitting instructions supplied with the individual mouthguard rather than guessing the timings.
A secure fit should mean the gumshield stays comfortably in position without needing constant clenching. If it feels loose after fitting, sort that before Saturday rather than hoping contact somehow improves it.
Rugby Mouthguards for Braces
Braces need their own option.
The current range includes OPRO Gold Braces mouthguards, designed specifically for players wearing fixed braces. Do not assume a standard rugby gumshield will do the same job. Teeth can move during orthodontic treatment, so use a braces-specific model and follow the fitting guidance supplied with it.
If you're unsure what is suitable with your orthodontic treatment, check with your dentist or orthodontist before playing.
SAFEJAWZ Rugby Mouthguards
SAFEJAWZ gives you another route outside OPRO, with Intro, Extro and Nitro Series mouthguards appearing across the collection.
There are straightforward designs alongside Fangz, Venom, Deadpool, Wolverine and Iron Man versions. They bring more personality to one of the least glamorous things in the kit bag, which is probably no bad thing.
For regular rugby, still judge them on fit first. Colour becomes much less interesting once you're trying to call a defensive set with a loose gumshield.
How Should a Rugby Gumshield Fit?
A rugby mouthguard should feel secure and comfortable enough to leave alone once the whistle goes.
You should not need to spend every stoppage pushing it back into place. World Rugby's Rugby Ready guidance highlights retention and energy absorption as key considerations, and notes that properly fitted mouthguards help protect the teeth and surrounding soft tissue.
Check the mouthguard regularly too. If it no longer fits properly, has become damaged or your teeth are changing, replace or refit it as appropriate.
Shop Rugby Gumshields by Fit and Brand
Browse rugby gumshields and mouthguards by brand, fit and price. Start with OPRO Gold, Silver and Bronze Self-Fit models, compare Instant Custom-Fit options if you want a different fitting system, or head straight to braces mouthguards if orthodontic work changes what you need.
SAFEJAWZ and Shock Doctor add more choice across the range, while licensed England, Scotland, Wales and All Blacks designs cover the fun bit after you've sorted the fit.
The best gumshield is the one you stop thinking about once the game starts.
