Clearance Sale of Other Rugby Nations
This page brings together products from other rugby nations at the end of the series, these teams that are growing outside the Tournament and the Rugby Championship, featuring the ball in the colours of Spain. It retraces the journey of los Leones, Georgia, Portugal, and Romania, and provides our tips for choosing the size of a ball.
Emerging nations, at reduced prices.
Spain, the Lions on their way to 2027
The Spain national team, known as los Leones, is among the most followed emerging nations. Excluded on the green carpet from the 2023 edition despite qualifying on the pitch, it has had its revenge by securing a place in the 2027 World Cup in Australia, its second appearance after 1999. The Spain ball, branded Gilbert, in the colours of the team and adorned with the emblem of its federation, is a cherished souvenir for fans of Iberian rugby.
The other families of nations
The nations in clearance also include:
All nations in clearance are gathered on the nations page.
Georgia, Portugal, Romania: the Rugby Europe Championship
Spain competes in the Rugby Europe Championship, often seen as the stepping stone to the Six Nations Championship, facing Georgia, Portugal, or Romania. The Georgians, known as the Lelos, have won it many times thanks to a feared scrum worldwide. Portugal, os Lobos, achieved their first-ever World Cup victory in 2023 in Toulouse, winning 24 to 23 against Fiji. Romania, present at the first World Cup in 1987, remains one of the pioneering nations on the continent.
What size ball according to age
A rugby ball is first chosen based on the player's age: size 3 suits children up to around nine years old, size 4 is for players aged ten to fourteen, and size 5 is for older teens and adults. A ball in the colours of a team, like that of Spain, is designed for souvenirs and recreational play rather than intensive training. It should be kept slightly deflated, out of the sun, to preserve its decorations and bladder shape.
Other good deals
Good deals can also be found in good deals, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections. The key events of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the holiday season, winter sales, French Days in spring, followed by summer sales and back to school.
Frequently asked questions
Why did Spain miss the 2023 World Cup?
It qualified on the pitch, but World Rugby sanctioned them for fielding a player whose eligibility was not established. Romania, then Portugal, benefitted from this exclusion.
How many teams will compete in the 2027 World Cup?
Twenty-four, compared to twenty in the editions from 1999 to 2023. This expanded format opens up more places for emerging nations, particularly from Europe and South America.
Where do the Spanish internationals play?
A good number play in France, from Top 14 to Nationale through Pro D2, while others play in the Spanish league, the División de Honor. This proximity to French rugby has accelerated their development.
Has Chile ever played in a World Cup?
Yes, for the first time in 2023 in France, where los Cóndores faced England, Japan, Samoa, and Argentina. Their qualification marked the rise of South American rugby.
How to inflate a rugby ball?
With a pump fitted with a damp needle, gently inserted into the valve. A match ball is inflated to around 0.7 bar, a pressure often noted near the valve.
