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  "id": "rugby-tackle-bags",
  "sku": "rugby-tackle-bags",
  "title": "Rugby Tackle Bag, Junior 10kg (7yrs+)",
  "slug": "rugby-tackle-bags",
  "price": 349,
  "currency": "EUR",
  "availability": "in_stock",
  "category": "fitness-equipment-category",
  "category_label": "Fitness Equipment",
  "tags": [],
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  "materials": [
    "Industrial-grade water-resistant PVC shell, high-density foam core"
  ],
  "dimensions": "Junior 10kg, Intermediate 15kg, Senior 20kg",
  "weight": null,
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  "description_short": "Junior 10kg from age 7, Intermediate 15kg from 13 and Senior 20kg from 15, with triple-stitched seams and a dense foam core for repeated contact.",
  "description": "What a tackle bag is for\n\nA tackle bag gives players something to hit that does not get hurt and does not move in odd ways. That lets a coach work on the parts of the tackle that matter most: head position, shoulder contact, footwork and driving with the legs.\n\nIt does not replace coached contact between players. It is where good habits get built first.\n\nChoosing the weight\n\nThe weight of the bag decides what it teaches.\n\nToo heavy, and a young player bounces off and learns to go into contact half-hearted. That habit causes trouble later in a match.\n\nToo light, and the bag moves before the player has done anything right, so poor technique gets rewarded.\n\nJunior 10kg, from about 7\n\nFor young players learning the basics: head to the side, shoulder into contact, feet moving through. The bag should give way when the tackle is done well.\n\nIntermediate 15kg, from about 13\n\nFor bigger, stronger players. There is more drive in the tackle and more work on leg power.\n\nSenior 20kg, from about 15\n\nFor older teens and adults who need a bag that pushes back, with repeated contact and conditioning work.\n\nThe ages are a guide. A big 13 year old and a small 15 year old may be better on each other's bag, and the coach who knows the players should make the call.\n\nWhat to look for in a bag\n\nShell and seams\n\nThis bag uses industrial-grade PVC that resists water, with triple-stitched seams. Seams take the strain on a contact bag, so that is where build quality shows over a full season.\n\nCore\n\nA high-density foam core takes repeated hits through a session.\n\nCarrying straps\n\nStraps at the top and bottom mean the bag gets carried to the pitch. Dragging a bag across a car park or a gravel path wears the base faster than any tackle.\n\nRemovable outer skin\n\nThe outer skin fastens with hook-and-loop, so it can come off for cleaning and be replaced when it wears.\n\nHolding the bag\n\nThe holder is half the drill, and often gets the least coaching.\nStand with feet staggered, not square, or you will be driven straight back.\nBrace, then give a little on contact. A rigid hold turns the bag into a wall.\nHold the bag low enough. Most bags are held too high, which teaches players to hit upwards.\nSwap holders often. A tired holder is an unpredictable one.\n\nDrills that work\n\nMoving target\n\nOne player holds the bag and moves across a channel. The tackler has to adjust their feet and hit at the right height.\n\nHit and drive\n\nMake contact, then keep the legs driving for a few steps. This is the drill that carries over into matches.\n\nChannel work\n\nStand two bags side by side to make a narrow channel for ball-carrying and handling drills.\n\nJump work\n\nLay bags on their sides and use them as low hurdles for jump training, like stepping over players on the ground.\n\nThe bags also suit soccer training drills, where a coach wants a solid target or a marker players have to work around.\n\nCoaching and supervision\n\nContact work at any age should be coached and supervised. Match the bag weight to the player, teach technique before force, and stop a drill when players are too tired to hold good form.\n\nThe bag helps players learn to tackle. It does not make contact free of risk.\n\nMaking it last\nUse it on grass or soft turf. Concrete and rough surfaces wear PVC quickly.\nHose or sponge off mud with mild soap and water.\nLet it dry fully, standing up, before you store it.\nStore it indoors, out of direct sun.\nCheck the seams and straps every few weeks. Small seam damage caught early can often be stitched.\n\nBuying for a club or school\n\nMany clubs and schools buy a mix of weights to cover their age groups. For several bags in one order, ask for a quote through our wholesale page.",
  "llm_summary": "The Rugby Tackle Bag from Outdoor Sports Company Ireland (outdoorsports.irish) is a contact training bag with an industrial-grade, water-resistant PVC shell, triple-stitched seams, a high-density foam core, a removable hook-and-loop outer skin and carry straps at the top and bottom. It comes in three weights: Junior 10kg for players from about age 7 at €349 (was €399), Intermediate 15kg from about 13 at €399 (was €449), and Senior 20kg from about 15 at €449 (was €499). Prices start from €349, the bag weight should be matched to the player, and contact work should be coached and supervised. Standard delivery across Ireland is free on orders of €75 or more, every order is tracked, and 5 to 7 days should be allowed for delivery.",
  "returnable": true,
  "return_policy": "See our returns policy for the 15-day return window and conditions. Applicable consumer rights are unaffected.",
  "shipping_profile": "standard",
  "warranty": null,
  "brand": "Outdoor Sports Company",
  "gtin": null,
  "mpn": null,
  "condition": "new",
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  "updated_at": "2026-09-25",
  "compare_at_price": 399,
  "description_text": "What a tackle bag is for A tackle bag gives players something to hit that does not get hurt and does not move in odd ways. That lets a coach work on the parts of the tackle that matter most: head position, shoulder contact, footwork and driving with the legs. It does not replace coached contact between players. It is where good habits get built first. Choosing the weight The weight of the bag decides what it teaches. Too heavy, and a young player bounces off and learns to go into contact half-hearted. That habit causes trouble later in a match. Too light, and the bag moves before the player has done anything right, so poor technique gets rewarded. Junior 10kg, from about 7 For young players learning the basics: head to the side, shoulder into contact, feet moving through. The bag should give way when the tackle is done well. Intermediate 15kg, from about 13 For bigger, stronger players. There is more drive in the tackle and more work on leg power. Senior 20kg, from about 15 For older teens and adults who need a bag that pushes back, with repeated contact and conditioning work. The ages are a guide. A big 13 year old and a small 15 year old may be better on each other's bag, and the coach who knows the players should make the call. What to look for in a bag Shell and seams This bag uses industrial-grade PVC that resists water, with triple-stitched seams. Seams take the strain on a contact bag, so that is where build quality shows over a full season. Core A high-density foam core takes repeated hits through a session. Carrying straps Straps at the top and bottom mean the bag gets carried to the pitch. Dragging a bag across a car park or a gravel path wears the base faster than any tackle. Removable outer skin The outer skin fastens with hook-and-loop, so it can come off for cleaning and be replaced when it wears. Holding the bag The holder is half the drill, and often gets the least coaching.\nStand with feet staggered, not square, or you will be driven straight back.\nBrace, then give a little on contact. A rigid hold turns the bag into a wall.\nHold the bag low enough. Most bags are held too high, which teaches players to hit upwards.\nSwap holders often. A tired holder is an unpredictable one. Drills that work Moving target One player holds the bag and moves across a channel. The tackler has to adjust their feet and hit at the right height. Hit and drive Make contact, then keep the legs driving for a few steps. This is the drill that carries over into matches. Channel work Stand two bags side by side to make a narrow channel for ball-carrying and handling drills. Jump work Lay bags on their sides and use them as low hurdles for jump training, like stepping over players on the ground. The bags also suit soccer training drills, where a coach wants a solid target or a marker players have to work around. Coaching and supervision Contact work at any age should be coached and supervised. Match the bag weight to the player, teach technique before force, and stop a drill when players are too tired to hold good form. The bag helps players learn to tackle. It does not make contact free of risk. Making it last\nUse it on grass or soft turf. Concrete and rough surfaces wear PVC quickly.\nHose or sponge off mud with mild soap and water.\nLet it dry fully, standing up, before you store it.\nStore it indoors, out of direct sun.\nCheck the seams and straps every few weeks. Small seam damage caught early can often be stitched. Buying for a club or school Many clubs and schools buy a mix of weights to cover their age groups. For several bags in one order, ask for a quote through our wholesale page."
}