Rugby ball clearance sale
Our selection of rugby balls on clearance includes supporter, training, and match balls from previous collections: balls in the colours of nations like France, England, Wales or Tonga, club balls like Clermont or Montpellier, and technical models Gilbert and Berugbe. Each one is chosen based on the player's age, intended use, and practice.
The oval ball, at a discounted price.
Nation and club balls, from keepsake to play
The balls in a team's colours come in two types. The supporter models, like those of the French XV, England, Spain, Canada, Uruguay, or Tonga, feature the team's colours and crest on a sturdy outer layer: they are thrown around in the garden and kept as a memento of a match. The club balls, like those of ASM Clermont Auvergne or Montpellier, follow the same concept, in size 5. The pack of ten balls from Wales meets another need, that of coaches and clubs who must provide one ball per session, at a significantly lower unit cost than buying them individually.
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Training and touch balls: technical models
For training, technical balls focus on grip and shape retention. The Gilbert Touch, in size 4, is designed for touch rugby, a non-tackling game where the smaller ball is handled with one hand and moves quickly; its Pro Matchball version is used in competitions. The Gilbert G-TR4000, a widely used training ball in clubs, features a rubber outer with pimples that resists abrasion and maintains grip in the rain. At Berugbe, a brand specialising in oval balls, the Elipse comes in several versions, including one designed for wet conditions.
Which ball size according to age and what pressure
The ball size corresponds to the player's age. Size 3 is for the youngest up to about nine years, size 4 is for children aged ten to fourteen, and size 5, the official adult ball, measures between 280 and 300 millimetres long and weighs between 410 and 460 grams according to the rules of the game. The regulation pressure is between 9.5 and 10 pounds per square inch: an overinflated ball bounces unpredictably and becomes hard to catch, while an under-inflated ball flattens during play. It is inflated with a moistened needle to avoid damaging the valve.
The other good deals
Good deals can also be found in good plans, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections. The key moments of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday at the end of autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, the French Days in spring, then the summer sales and return to school.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the rugby ball oval?
The first balls contained an inflated pig's bladder, which had an irregular shape, resulting in a ball that was rather plum-shaped. The switch to rubber bladders, from the 1860s onwards, allowed for the elongation and regularisation of the oval we know today.
Why are rugby balls often called Gilbert?
William Gilbert, a shoemaker near Rugby School, has been making balls for students since 1823, with four leather panels stitched by hand. His company has become the reference for oval balls, to the point that his name often refers to the ball itself.
How to throw a rugby ball in a spiral pass?
Hold the ball with both hands by its back half, fingers spread over the seams, then roll it off your fingers at the end of the throw. Your arms finish stretched towards the target, which imparts the spin that stabilises the trajectory.
How to maintain a rugby ball?
After a session in the rain, wipe it down and let it dry at room temperature, away from a radiator that may crack the outer layer. Store it slightly deflated and check its pressure with a gauge before each use.
What rugby ball to give to a child?
A size 3 or 4 ball according to their age, in the colours of their favourite team, is a nice gift that also serves for play. For rugby school, a training ball with a textured surface offers better grip for small hands.
