Size chart for rugby balls
Size
Weight gr/oz
Long circumference mm/inch
Short circumference mm/inch
Presure psi/bar
senior
450 gr / 15.88 oz
755mm / 29.72 inch
588mm / 23.15 inch
8 - 10 psi/0.55-0.69 bar
junior
400 gr / 14.11 oz
715mm / 28.15 inch
565mm / 22.25 inch
7 - 8psi/0.48 – 0.55 bar
mini
125 gr / 4.41 oz
405mm / 15.95 inch
300mm / 11.81 inch
8 - 10 psi/0.55-0.69 bar
Inflation Balls should be inflated to 7 - 10 psi (pounds per square inch). This will give you the best performance and bounce. Don’t forget the pump and the needels!
Match vs Practice balls Match balls are firmer and have better grip than practice balls. They have better symmetry and shape which ensures improved flight characteristics. They are great for use in games or in high level training. Practice balls are highly durable balls, designed to last on all types of fields. Practice balls are slightly softer when fully inflated than match balls which makes them easier to catch when repeatedly. They have the best air retention.
Care Clean and dry the rugby balls after each use. Keep the balls out of extreme conditions like extreme heat, cold, wetness or direct sunlight. Manufacturers recommend that you reduce the air pressure in your match balls after a game to reduce the amount of stress on the ball seams or stitching. Be sure to inflate the ball back to proper pressure before the match.
Construction Rugby balls are made out of the following materials:
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Bladder Lining Cover/Casing
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Bladder Bladders hold the air and are at the very center of the balls. They can be made out of Latex or Butyl. Latex is used on higher quality balls. They are soft and offer a better touch when playing. They don't hold air as well as butyl and require frequent filling. Butyl is used on practice balls and basic match balls. They hold air very well and don't need to be filled as often as latex bladders.
Lining The lining is inserted between bladder and cover. It gives the ball the shape, structure, and feel. It ensures a proper bounce. Lower end balls have two layers of polyester. Mid level balls have two to three layers of cotton or polyester. Top level balls have four to five layers of cotton or polyester.
Cover/Casing The cover material depends on the level of skill. The three most common materials are Synthetic, Polyurethane (PU), and PVC. Synthetic used for best quality soccer balls. It offers superior feel and softness, but is less durable and less water resistant than other materials. It is the most expensive cover material. Polyurethane (PU) used for high quality practice balls and basic match balls. It combines the benefits of synthetic materials (great feel and softness) and PVC (highly durable). Feels like leather. Highly scuff resistant, water resistant, and durable. PVC used for entry-level practice balls. Molded out of plastic with a glossy coating for additional protection. It is the most durable, scuff resistant and water resistant material. Has less softness and feel than the other cover materials. Generally used for the least expensive balls.
Panels Rugby balls are made out of 4 panels and are either hand or machine stitched.
Stitching Stitches hold the panels together. Hand Stitching used on mid to top-level rugby balls. Hand sewn balls have tighter and stronger seams. Uses a polyester thread. Machine Stitching used on low to mid-level rugby balls.
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