A Rugby Ball is used to play Rugby and is passed through players with purpose of scoring a goal. Regulations for the Rugby Ball are set by the World Rugby and Rugby League International Federation. Historically Rugby Balls were constructed from pig’s bladder.
Currently, Rugby Balls are made from synthetics that are weatherproof and allow the game to be consistent. A Rugby Ball is elongated in the form of an ellipse, has bumps to provide better grip, and has 4 panels. There are 4 different Rugby Ball sizes used by different age groups. Rugby Balls are available in different colors and designs on them.
Rugby Balls have a short diameter of 7.27”-7.77” (18.46-19.74 cm) and length of 11”-12” (28-30 cm), resulting in circumferences of 22.83”-24.41” (58-62 cm) on the short side and 29.13”-30.31” (74-77 cm) across the length. The mass of a Rugby Ball is between 14-16 oz (400-450 g) with a pressure between 9.5-10 psi (65.7-68.8 kPa).
A Rugby Ball is used to play Rugby and is passed through players with purpose of scoring a goal. Regulations for the Rugby Ball are set by the World Rugby and Rugby League International Federation. Historically Rugby Balls were constructed from pig’s bladder.
Currently, Rugby Balls are made from synthetics that are weatherproof and allow the game to be consistent. A Rugby Ball is elongated in the form of an ellipse, has bumps to provide better grip, and has 4 panels. There are 4 different Rugby Ball sizes used by different age groups. Rugby Balls are available in different colors and designs on them.
Rugby Balls have a short diameter of 7.27”-7.77” (18.46-19.74 cm) and length of 11”-12” (28-30 cm), resulting in circumferences of 22.83”-24.41” (58-62 cm) on the short side and 29.13”-30.31” (74-77 cm) across the length. The mass of a Rugby Ball is between 14-16 oz (400-450 g) with a pressure between 9.5-10 psi (65.7-68.8 kPa).