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Rugby ball

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Sports ball

Rugby
Rubber or synthetic material
Adidas, Gilbert, Mitre, Webb Ellis
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A rugby ball is designed for and used in the sport of Rugby. The ball’s shape is an elongated ellipsoidal, similar to an American football, and created by stitching 4 separate panels together. Rugby balls are made of rubber or synthetic material and are designed to be thrown and caught while withstanding any outdoor weather. The two main Rugby competitions, Rugby Union and Rugby League, use slightly different balls with Rugby League being slightly more pointed.

Specifications

Circumference: 58 – 62 cm.
Weight: 410 – 460 g.
Pressure: 65.7 -68.8 kPa
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Construction

Material: Modern rugby balls are made with an inflatable rubber bladder covered by a rubber or synthetic casing. While this casing used to be made of genuine leather, the weak waterproof properties of leather shifted the manufacturing of balls to use more durable materials.

Design: A Rugby ball’s shape is not spherical but rather an elongated ellipsoidal. This shape is similar to the American football, except much wider and less pointed, and allows players to better throw and catch. The ball is constructed from 4 panels stitched together to create its shape.

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Size Chart
SizeCircumferenceWeightUse
729.5 – 30.3 in.20 – 22 oz.Mens
628.1 – 28.7 in.18 – 19 oz.Womens
527 – 27.6 in.16 – 17 oz.Youth
425.5 in.14 oz.Youth
322 in.10 oz.Mini
3×328.1 – 28.7 in.20 – 22 oz.3×3

Types

Recreational, Training, Match

History

Rules

World Rugby and the Rugby League International Federation are the two governing bodies of the sport who define and maintain the official ball specifications and regulations. Any ball used in a professional competition must be approved by the  governing body.

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