The invention relates to pipe seals (10) for sealing a joint between a first pipe (32) a second pipe (42), said pipe seal (10) comprising a carrier member (12) and a sealing member (14) attached to the carrier member (12). The carrier member (12) comprises at least one retaining insert (24) with an inner grip portion (52) for gripping the second pipe (42), wherein the retaining insert (24) comprises an outer grip portion (54) for gripping the first pipe (32).