ZEN RUGBY TURF
Our synthetic grass associate in the UK, has built and installed full size Rugby Football pitches to IRB standards for:
- Newcastle Falcons (training ground in August 2007)
- University of Nottingham (October 2008)
- SIS Mfg supplied the full size synthetic IRB carpet to University College Dublin.
All Pride Sports & Leisure Rugby turf products are developed under the following criteria:
- Based on the exacting requirements and particular demands of the game
- PS&L select fibres from a range of suppliers based on the final playing characteristics required
- Based on extensive research with players and coaches of rugby
- Utilising the expertise of leading independent consultants in Europe who specify pitch construction details and surfaces
- Meeting the requirements of the IRB (see below)
- A range to meet the needs of the customer, from school level to international level rugby standard
We have developed three specific, synthetic rugby turf products which are designed to meet and exceed the IRB requirements. All products have been developed in consultation with rugby coaches and rugby players.
ZENITH TRI-SPORTS 65
This product uses the Bonar Spine yarn which is a monofilament material which provides excellent durability which is key requirement for Rugby Football. The product developed by Zenith Sports Surfaces has exceeded 20,000 cycles on a stud roll machines, which replicates wear and tear. The product has been installed on two small pitches in the UK, as well as a training area in Presentation College, Bray, specifically for rugby.
It is laid on a pre-fabricated shock pad in order to achieve the IRB's HIC requirements
ZEN RUGBY 65 MF
This is another alternative premium product which has been installed for two professional rugby teams: Newcastle Falcons and Leinster Lions Rugby. Both clubs required a yarn that is durable but also soft to feel and touch. The pitches which have been installed since 2007 are full size rugby pitches and are used by professional rugby players.
