BS 6366:2011+A1:2017

What is this BS 6366 - Studs for rugby football boots about?  

BS 6366 discusses specifications for studs for rugby football boots. BS 6366 specifies design, dimensions, construction, performance, and marking requirements for studs for use in rugby football boots. The shape and dimensions of any stud design are such that they present no greater risk of injury to another player than the comparator stud. 

Who is BS 6366 - Studs for rugby football boots for? 

BS 6366 on studs for rugby football boots is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of football boots  
• Facility managers  
• Safety and regulatory authorities 

Why should you use BS 6366 - Studs for rugby football boots?  

The studs and any attachment shall be capable of withstanding the mechanical demands of service, including impact and abrasive wear. Materials used in the studs are such that the studs conform to the performance requirements. 

BS 6366 discusses materials, construction, and design, performance, test report, marking, method of test for risk of causing injury by glancing or raking, method of test for risk of causing injury by stamping, method of test for impact resistance, the method for preparation of replaceable studs for assessment of the damage caused by tightening and loosening, and methods for the preparation of studs for assessment of wear damage. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS 6366:2011+A1:2017 supersedes BS 6366:1983+A2:2001, which is withdrawn. BS 6366:2011+A1:2017 includes some technical changes with respect to BS 6366:1983+A2:2001.  

These include: 

• The scope was widened to encompass a wider range of stud design 
• The skin simulant was discontinued so the test material used for this was updated 
• Test procedures were clarified 
• New tests for stamping have been included