Top Sports Bras For Rugby

Rugby is a high-impact, high-intensity sport - which means our kit needs to work as hard as we do.

We’ve teamed up with sports bra experts boobydoo to find out which sports bras and brands they recommend. So if you’re looking for rugby-ready sports bras designed for maximum support, comfort and performance you’re in the right place!

Many sports bras within the boobydoo range are suitable for rugby. These include the Shock Absorber Padded Run Bra, an all-time favourite and match-day bra of World Cup winner and Red Roses player Roise Galligan, as well as the easy on-and-off Sportjock Action and Super Sports Bras, which are firm favourites of former Scottish Rugby captain Jade Konkel. Whatever your preference or required level of support, the are plenty of great rugby sports bras to choose from.

Top Recommendations

Shock Absorber Padded Run Bra

✅ Extreme support: up to 78% of bounce reduction
✅ Dry action system: thermoregulation on top of regular moisture management treatment, means you can focus on your run and remain cool and dry, even with the extra padding!
✅ Wide, padded and adjustable straps for comfort
✅ Double back fastening for ultimate support
✅ Soft, seamless inner reduces friction
✅ Soft, non-rub hook and eye

🤩 Recommended for game day by Rosie Galligan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and Shaunagh Brown 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

💜 Loved by Loughborough Lightning

Shock Absorber Padded Pump Bra

✅ Non-wired Sports bra
✅ Removable padding in the cups
✅ High bounce control, up to 65.4% bounce reduction
✅ Padding creates a feminine, stylish neckline for enhanced shape and support
✅ Encapsulation and compression support
✅ Material composition: 77% polyamide, 12% elastane, 11% polyester
✅ Hook and eye fastening
✅ Mesh back for breathability

Shock Absorber Ultimate Run Bra

✅ Soft, seamless inner reduces rubbing or chafing.
✅ Non-slip, wide padded adjustable straps
✅ Reflective tape across cups for high visibility
✅ Full back opening for easy on and off
✅ Hook and eye fastening and upper snap clip to create a racerback design.
✅ Made from moisture-wicking, breathable fabric, sports performance fabrics.

Shock Absorber D+ Max Support

✅ Non-wired and non-padded sports bra
✅ Shaped, adjustable, padded straps for comfort
✅ Soft, wide underband, for breathability and to avoid chafing
✅ Non-rub, padded hook and eye – great for mat-work
✅ Made from moisture-wicking, breathable, high-performance fabrics

🤩 Recommended for game day by Rosie Galligan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

Sportjock Padded Action Sports Bra

✅ Powerband technology provides comfortable support that won't ride up as you move. 
✅ The racerback features a keyhole design to ensure proper ventilation.
✅ The double-layer construction wicks away perspiration and keeps you dry.
✅ Made with CoolMax and Supplex materials, this sports bra is soft and great for high impact activities.
✅ This bra washes brilliantly in the washing machine, retaining its shape and performance.
✅ Removable padding in the cups for additional coverage
✅ Free from wires, fastenings and harsh seams that can rub and irritate

💜 Loved by Loughborough Lightning

Sportjock Super Sports Bra

✅ Non-wired and non-padded sports bra
✅ Ideal for medium impact activities
✅ Made with CoolMax and a Supplex outer to keep you dry
✅ Extra wide racerback for support
✅ Powerband support system that provides 7 layers of support that prevents chaffing and rubbing
✅ Retains shape when machine washed

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Sportjock Action Sports Bra

✅ Super soft and non-wired sports bra
✅ Non-padded compression
✅ Powerband technology to stop the under band from riding up
✅ Racerback with keyhole design for ventilation
✅ Double layer construction wicks away perspiration
✅ Made with CoolMax and Supplex materials
✅ Retains shape

Sportjock Padded Super Sports Bra

✅ Powerband technology provides comfortable support that won't ride up as you move.
✅ The racerback features a keyhole design to ensure proper ventilation.
✅ The double-layer construction wicks away perspiration and keeps you dry.
✅ This bra washes brilliantly in the washing machine, retaining its shape and performance.
✅ Contains LYCRA® fibre. It moves with you throughout the day for a comfortable fit
✅ Removable padding in the cups for additional coverage
✅ Inner moulded cups encapsulate the bust to provide extra control and support
✅ Free from wires, fastenings and harsh seams that can rub and irritate
✅ Made with Supplex – soft, quick drying and fade resistant materials

🤩 Recommended for game day by Jade Konkell 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

MAAREE Empower Bra

✅ Compression style
✅ Pre-tensioned Overband Technology
✅ High-Coverage
✅ Two Row Hook and Eye Clasp
✅ Rear Pocket for phone and valuables

🤩 Recommended by Rosie Galligan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

MAAREE Solidarity Bra

✅ Hybrid style
✅ Adjustable Overband Technology
✅ High-Coverage 
✅ Three Row Hook and Eye Clasp
✅ Convertible between Racerback or H-back styles

Royce Impact Free Sports Bra

✅ Seamless wireless cups
✅ Removable foam cups
✅ Adjustable racerback for comfort and support
✅ Fastens with hook and eye at the back

💜 Loved by Loughborough Lightning

Freya Dynamic Sports Bra

✅ Non wired 
✅ Soft non moulded cups that fully encapsulate the breasts
✅ Offers maximum support for high impact sports
✅ Wide, flat elastic under band for added comfort and anchorage under the bust
✅ Crafted with a seam-soft thread to reduce friction against the skin
✅ Comfortable, padded, adjustable straps
✅ Soft hook and eye panel
✅ J-hook option at the back so it can be transformed into a racerback
✅ We recommend hand-wash only

Anita Performance Sports Bra

✅ Non-wired
✅ Pre-shaped non-padded cups
✅ Wide underbust band
✅ Ergonomically shaped adjustable straps
✅ Maximum support
✅ Anita Sweat Management

Triaction Hybrid Lite

✅ Flexible, lightly moulded and shaping cups that hold their shape
✅ Breathable fabrics for moisture management
✅ 65% bounce control
✅ Adjustable padded straps with practical snap closure, which can convert to cross back
✅ Wide underband with velvety fabric
✅ Firm texture for maximum support during your exercises
✅ Wide hook and eye closure
✅ Light mesh material, double layering with very flexible texture for excellent support
✅ Soft, anti-bacterial quality, suitable for sensitive skin as well