Mini Rugby Balls for kids and adults
Our mini rugby balls page brings together size one balls and size two midi balls, offered as new stock arrives, for the little ones' awakening, the stands, decoration, and end-of-year gifts for a team. You'll also find our tips for choosing the right size, personalising it, and using it in training to improve ball handling.
The oval ball, in a smaller format.
Mini, midi: what sizes for what use
The mini ball, size one, measures about sixteen centimetres long with a circumference of around thirty-one centimetres: it fits in an adult hand and can be easily thrown in the stand. The midi ball, size two, reaches about twenty-one centimetres and forty-two in circumference, an intermediate size enjoyed for the first passing games of little ones. Beyond that, the size three takes over for rugby school. These pointers correspond to the dimensions commonly indicated by specialist oval ball manufacturers.
The other balls
Rugby balls are also available in:
All the balls are gathered on the balls page.
A souvenir for supporters to get signed
In the colours of a club or a team, the mini ball goes with the supporter to the stadium: it slips into a pocket, is thrown during key moments, and is signed at the exit of the changing rooms. For a signature that lasts, a fine-tipped permanent marker is used on a clean ball, reserving a space for each player. Displayed on a shelf or in a clear box, away from sunlight, it keeps its colours and autographs for years. It's also a highly appreciated end-of-season gift from coaches.
Ball handling practiced with a smaller ball
The small size forces a precise grip, with the fingertips, and develops dexterity. Some coaches use it for reaction games: quick throws at short distances, one-handed catches, exchanges with eyes fixed on the partner. For little ones, baby rugby relies on these lightweight balls to get comfortable with the unpredictable bounce of the oval. For indoor play or with a baby, a foam mini ball doesn’t hurt in case of a clash and is safe around furniture.
Good deals
Great deals can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals feature the latest collections, and items shipped in 24h are prepared and dispatched within 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the end-of-year holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and back-to-school.
Frequently asked questions
Can you personalise a mini rugby ball?
Yes, with a permanent marker: name, date of a first match or a message from the whole team. It then becomes a unique souvenir, perfect for a birthday or a coach's farewell.
Are there mini balls for Stade Toulousain, UBB or La Rochelle?
Many Top 14 clubs, including these three, offer their colours in mini balls. These models are thrown in the stands on match days and get signed at the exit of the players.
What is an anti-stress mini ball?
It's a soft foam mini ball that you squeeze in your hand to relax, often given as a promotional item by clubs and companies. It hardly bounces and is suitable for indoor play.
At what age do you move from a mini ball to size three?
As soon as the child starts rugby school, around five or six years old, size three becomes the reference ball for learning to pass. The mini ball then remains a toy or a collector's item.
How to inflate a mini ball?
With a fine needle moistened before entering the valve, gently: the small volume fills up with a few pumps. Over-inflated, a mini ball becomes hard and deforms; a bit soft, it is easier to grab.
