National team balloons in the colors of the selections

From the Five Nations Tournament to the Six Nations

The nation ball first refers to the Tournament, the oldest international rugby competition. Born among the four British and Irish nations, it became the Five Nations Tournament when France joined in 1910, and then the Six Nations Tournament with Italy's arrival in 2000. Every winter, its matches rekindle the desire for balls in the colours of France, Ireland, England, or Wales. In supporter version, these balls feature the badge and colours of the teams and can be played just like a regular ball.

The major nations

National balls are available in:

• South Africa Balls.
• England Balls.
• Australia Balls.
• France Balls.
• Ireland Balls.
• New Zealand Balls.

All the balls are gathered on the balls page.

Japan, Canada, Uruguay: rugby beyond the Tournament

The selection extends well beyond Europe. South Africa, world champion in 1995, 2007, 2019, and 2023, is joined by Japan, known as the Brave Blossoms, which hosted the first World Cup held in Asia in 2019 and reached the quarter-finals. Canada, present since the very first edition in 1987, and Uruguay, known as los Teros, a stronghold of South American rugby, complete a real world tour, cherished by collectors who bring back a ball from every country visited on their travels.

The pack of ten balls for Wales for teams

For a rugby school or a sports team, the pack of ten balls in the colours of Wales, the nation of the three feathers, equips a whole group with identical balls. Before ordering, one checks the appropriate size: size three for up to about ten years, size four for eleven to fourteen years, and size five beyond that. Balls from the same series maintain the same feel from one workshop to another, which helps younger players learn to pass and avoids arguments over the best ball.

Great deals

Good deals can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and dispatched in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow in a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back to school.

Frequently asked questions

Can you play a real match with a nation ball?

For passes and games among friends, yes, in size five. In competition, clubs prefer a match ball, which has a finer grip surface that holds better in the rain and underfoot.

Which ball should be given during the Six Nations Tournament?

That of the team the person supports: the XV of France for the loyal Blues fans, Ireland, England, or Wales for the lovers of the Tournament. In a household divided between two camps, two rival balls bring life to match nights.

Do nation balls come in a mini format?

Several teams are available in a mini size one ball, about sixteen centimetres long, ideal for toddlers, decoration, or signatures. The range varies from one nation to another.

Is the Welcome ball of the 2023 World Cup the one used in matches?

No, it’s a supporter version in the colours of England, reflecting the branding of the tournament held in France. It can be played among friends but does not have the construction of the match ball used on the tournament fields.

How to display a collector's ball?

On a stand or in a display case, away from sunlight which fades the colours. Inflated just below match pressure, it retains its shape without straining the seams, and a dry cloth is enough to maintain it.