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Groin Protection

Rival Women's RNFL3-W Pro 180 Protector

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Specifications

Protection styleCup-based
Construction15mm medium-density EVA padding (the manufacturer's "Ergo Lite System"), a genuine leather construction, and a "Dazzle" inner lining, per the manufacturer.
Closure systemHook-and-loop
Available sizesS, M, L, XL
Sex-specific designRival markets this model with "anatomically sculpted curves for a natural female fit," describing the design as engineered with curves that contour to the female form, per the manufacturer - a product design/fit claim only.
Fit notesAdjustable single rear hook-and-loop strap, per the manufacturer; exact waist-to-size chart values were not confirmed during research beyond the four letter sizes (S/M/L/XL).
Research-based editorial assessment

Our verdict

The only product in this launch category Rival markets with an explicit female-fit design claim - a confirmed genuine-leather, EVA-padded construction at a mid-range price.

Rival's own UK site confirms 15mm medium-density EVA padding, a genuine leather construction, a "Dazzle" inner lining, and an adjustable single rear hook-and-loop strap. Rival markets this model with "anatomically sculpted curves for a natural female fit" - recorded here exactly as a product design/fit claim, not as any claim about injury prevention or a requirement to wear it.

Best suited to

Female boxers and combat-sports trainees who want a groin/pelvic protector Rival markets with a female-specific fit. England Boxing's competition rules (Rule 8.4) state groin protection is not mandatory for female boxers in the same way it is for male boxers, but it remains available for female boxers who choose to wear it in competition or training - this model is Rival's own product designed with that fit in mind, not a claim that wearing it is required.

Consider skipping if

Male boxers - this model is marketed by Rival specifically for a female fit; see the RDX 1N or Rival RNFL10 in this launch category instead. Buyers wanting the most technically distinguished confirmed impact-protection material (D3O) in this launch category - that is a feature of the RNFL10, not this model.

The Fight Store editorial assessment
  • Protection
  • Comfort
  • Durability
  • Value

Research-based editorial ratings — not customer reviews.

Pros

  • Confirmed 15mm medium-density EVA padding and a genuine leather construction, both specific, named details
  • The only product in this launch category Rival markets with an explicit female-specific fit claim
  • Own UK storefront with live GBP pricing and stock

Cons

  • Exact waist-to-size chart values are not confirmed beyond the four letter sizes (S/M/L/XL)
  • No independent review evidence found for this specific model
  • Not marketed for male anatomy - see the RDX 1N or Rival RNFL10 in this launch category instead

Why we rated it this way

Protection (3): 15mm EVA padding is a real, specific, quantified construction detail - a solid confirmed baseline, though a more standard protective material than the RNFL10's named D3O, so not rated above it. Comfort (3): genuine leather and a named inner lining are real, comfort-relevant construction choices, but with no further distinguishing comfort claim beyond that. Durability (3): genuine leather is a durability-relevant material choice, but no independent testing was found. Value (3): a mid-range price with confirmed, specific construction detail (15mm EVA, genuine leather) makes a fair value case, without independent review evidence to push it higher.

Sources

  • Manufacturer — Rival's own UK site - construction, closure, sizing, the female-fit design claim, and price.

Methodology: research-based (not hands-on tested) · How we review products

Last reviewed 2026-09-30 · Last verified 2026-09-30

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