Rugby balls

Match and training balls, sizes 3 to 5 by age, touch and tag balls, kicking tees and ball care.

Match ballsGrip and approval

Training ballsDurability and value

Ball sizesSize by age group

Rugby balls

Match balls

ComparisonGilbert Rugby Ball Grip Patterns

Ball surfaces

See which Gilbert rugby ball models use standard pimple, TRI or Multi-Matrix grip, and how those maker labels differ from World Rugby's ball rules.

Buying guideRugby Ball Pumps and Pressure Gauges

Inflation tools

Choose a pump, needle adaptor and pressure gauge for a rugby ball, then check the printed pressure and World Rugby's Law 2 starting range.

ComparisonRugby Match Balls vs Training Balls

Match or training

Compare rugby match and training balls by competition rules, size, practice surface, volume and the exact maker's specification.

Buying guideRugby Kicking Tees

Kicking tees

World Rugby's place-kick rules for tees, plus how fixed-height and adjustable rugby kicking tees differ and what to compare before buying.

Rugby balls

Ball sizes

ComparisonRugby Ball Sizes 3, 4 and 5

Ball sizes

Choose a rugby ball by the age-grade size set by your union or competition. See how sizes 3, 4 and 5 differ and why match or training use is a separate choice.