Stade Toulousain balloons in the club's colours

From 1907 to the first European Cup in 1996

The Toulouse Stadium was founded in 1907 from the union of the Olympic Stadium of Toulouse students and Véto-Sport, and won its first title of champion of France as early as 1912. Holding the record for national titles, it has also established itself as the continental benchmark: winner of the very first European Cup in 1996, it won again in 2003, 2005, 2010, 2021, and 2024, achieving back-to-back wins in 2021 and 2024 with the Brennus Shield. Generations of internationals, from Émile Ntamack to Antoine Dupont, have showcased its movement-based style of play.

Other club balls

Club balls are also available in different varieties:

• Stade Français Balls.
• Racing 92 Balls.
• Castres Olympique Balls.
• ASM Clermont Auvergne Balls.
• FC Grenoble Rugby Balls.

All club balls can be found on the club balls page.

The red and black of the capitouls, from Ernest-Wallon to the Stadium

The red and black of the club refers to the capitouls, the magistrates who administered the city under the Ancien Régime and wore robes in these colours; this is the explanation accepted by both the club and the city. The Toulouse players play at the Ernest-Wallon stadium, named after one of their first presidents, which holds about nineteen thousand spectators, and reserve their biggest matches for the municipal Stadium, located on the Ramier island. The club-coloured ball is displayed in the stands as well as in the rooms of young licensees from Haute-Garonne.

Size five, four, or three: the right ball

Supporters often look for the Toulouse ball in a specific size. The size five is meant for seniors and players aged around fifteen and up: it is the size for which international regulations set the weight between 410 and 460 grams. The size four, which is lighter, is for those aged ten to fourteen, and the size three is for children under ten who are learning to pass at rugby school. A ball that is too big forces the child to hold it against their chest instead of using two hands, which distorts the passing motion.

Good deals

Great bargains can be found in the good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, and Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are prepared and sent within a day. The year's highlights follow a steady order: Black Friday in late autumn, the holidays, winter sales, the spring French Days, followed by summer sales and the back-to-school season.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Stade Toulousain ball the official match ball?

No, the club-coloured ball is a supporter model, designed for playing among friends or for collecting. Championship matches are played with the official competition ball, which is the same for all teams.

Are there still rugby balls made of leather?

Competition balls abandoned leather at the end of the twentieth century because it would absorb water and become heavy in the rain. Current balls are synthetic, and leather-looking models are purely decorative or for collection purposes.

What red and black ball should I get for a child supporter?

A ball that fits their hands: three for under ten years old or four later, which they can take to the garden and get signed. For a toddler or a bedroom, a mid-sized ball is easier to handle and display.

How do I keep the colours of a displayed ball intact?

Keep it in the shade, away from a window facing south, as UV rays fade red in a few months. A dry cloth for dusting is enough, without any cleaning product that could damage the print inks.

Should I deflate a decorative ball?

Slightly, yes: lower pressure puts less strain on the seams and bladder over the years. However, enough air should be retained so the ball keeps its oval shape and doesn't flatten on its stand.