Climbing Bag Shield

Train Like a Champion with the Rhino Rugby Climbing Bag Shield

The Rhino Climbing Bag Shield offers a solution in that the passive player can see the ball and position themselves in a contesting position, allowing you to coach your player to rise to the high ball. Contesting the high ball at either the re-start and during open play has become a very important skill for the modern rugby player. There is no effective way to practice this other than with live contesting players, the problem is ensuring the safety of the passive player.

Perfect for rugby athletes looking to improve their defensive dominance, the Climbing Bag Shield supports solo and partner drills while enhancing player grip, posture, and engagement strength. This bag allows players to train and compete for the high ball in a safe and realistic manner with a fully protected contesting player.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Durable Construction: Made from high-quality impact foam and weather-resistant PVC for long-lasting use indoors or outdoors.
  

• Realistic Resistance Training: Mimics the feel of live opposition to enhance grappling, climbing, and contact techniques.
  

• Improved Player Positioning: Helps athletes master low-body positioning, leverage, and hand placement under pressure.
  

• Versatile Use: Ideal for jackal drills, upper body workouts, and defensive simulations at all levels of play.
  

• Safe & Supportive Design: Built with player safety in mind while ensuring maximum effort can be applied without risk of injury.
  

Specification:

• Dimensions: 50”(L) x 30”(W) x 21”(H)
  

• Weight: Approx. 22 lbs
  

• Material: Reinforced PVC cover with high-density foam core
  

• Color: Vinyl cover can be custom-printed with logos, patterns, or color schemes

• Suitable For: All levels from youth to professional teams
  

Why Choose the Rhino Rugby Climbing Bag Shield?

The Climbing Bag Shield is an essential tool for players and coaches looking to take contact training to the next level. Unlike basic tackle bags, this product encourages athletes to dig deeper literally by engaging their upper body in pulling, gripping, and climbing motions that mirror live breakdown situations. Trusted by elite rugby programs and clubs worldwide, Rhino Rugby gear is built for resilience, performance, and safety. When you train with Rhino, you're preparing like the pros.