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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. This is a design and fit claim only.
Fit notesAdjustable single rear hook-and-loop strap, per the manufacturer. Waist measurements for the four letter sizes (S/M/L/XL) are not confirmed.

Suitable for

  • Boxing
  • Kickboxing

    For women's kickboxing training and sparring. Rival markets this protector with "anatomically sculpted curves for a natural female fit", in genuine leather with 15mm EVA padding and a "protective cup". WAKO requires groin protection made of hard plastic for women as well as men (WAKO Rules 2022, Art. 2.3.1.8). Rival does not say what the cup is made of, so the protector is not presented as WAKO competition kit.

Research-based editorial assessment

Our verdict

A women's groin protector from Rival in genuine leather over 15mm of EVA padding, which Rival markets with a female-specific fit.

Rival's UK site describes 15mm medium-density EVA padding, a genuine leather construction, a "Dazzle" inner lining and an adjustable single rear hook-and-loop strap.

Rival markets the model with "anatomically sculpted curves for a natural female fit". That is a design and fit claim, not a claim that it prevents injury or that you are required to wear one.

Best suited to

Female boxers and combat-sports trainees who want a groin and pelvic protector that Rival markets with a female-specific fit. England Boxing's competition rules (Rule 8.4) don't make groin protection mandatory for female boxers, but female boxers can still choose to wear it in competition or training.

Consider skipping if

You're a male boxer: Rival markets this model specifically for a female fit, so see the RDX 1N or the Rival RNFL10 instead. Or you want D3O padding: that is a feature of the RNFL10, not this model.

The Fight Store editorial assessment
  • Protection
  • Comfort
  • Materials & Construction
  • Value

Research-based editorial ratings — not customer reviews.

Pros

  • 15mm medium-density EVA padding and a genuine leather construction, per Rival
  • Shaped for a female fit, as Rival markets it
  • Sold on Rival's own UK storefront

Cons

  • Waist measurements for the four letter sizes (S/M/L/XL) are not confirmed
  • Not marketed for male anatomy: see the RDX 1N or the Rival RNFL10 instead

Why we rated it this way

Protection (3): Rival states 15mm of medium-density EVA padding, a standard protective foam: the normal level for a groin protector.

Comfort (3): genuine leather and a named inner lining are real, comfort-relevant construction choices, but with no further distinguishing comfort claim beyond that.

Materials & Construction (3): Rival states a genuine leather construction over 15mm EVA padding. The genuine leather goes beyond the normal build for a groin protector; the padding is standard.

Value (3): A mid-range price for a genuine-leather protector with 15mm EVA padding, cut for a female fit per Rival: what protectors at this price normally offer.

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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