Abstract: An underground pipe protection system is provided for protecting an underground pipe joint or other component of an underground pipe system. The underground pipe protection system has a a body made up of a top part and a bottom part that is connectable to the top part to define an interior space that is sized, shaped, and adapted to receive an underground pipe joint or other component. The body has a plurality of pipe receiving openings, each opening being sized, shaped, and adapted to receive an underground pipe. The body provides a protective cover around at least a portion of the underground pipe joint or other component that helps protect the underground pipe joint or other component from one or more of root penetration, soil or ground movement, and water damage.