The Rhino Guide to Rugby Union Balls
Rhino has the widest range of rugby balls on the market, covering every club from grassroots to elite, from minis to senior, with match and training balls. We even have the world’s first range of recycled rugby balls. With such a large selection, our easy to follow guide will ensure that selecting the right rugby ball for you is straightforward and tailored to your personal requirements.
What size rugby union ball do I need?
Whether you’re shopping for yourself or for your club, finding the right size ball is important to maximise your ball handling and kicking techniques. Training with the wrong size ball can have a detrimental effect on skill development and reduce the efficiency in your training methods, especially within junior rugby. Rhino rugby balls come in six different sizes, recommended for different age groups.
Size 5
Age recommendation:
Adult 15+
Length 28.5cm, Girth 58.5cm
Size 4
Age recommendation:
Junior
Under 10, U11, U12, U13, U14
Length 27.5cm, Girth 56cm
Size 3
Age recommendation:
Mini
Under 7, U8, U9
Length 26.5cm, Girth 54cm
Super Midi
Equivalent to size 2.5
Length approx. 69cm, Girth 55cm
Midi
Equivalent to size 2
Length 21.5cm, Girth 44cm
Mini
Equivalent to size 1
Length 16cm, Girth 30cm
What is the difference between a match ball and training ball?
What is a recycled rugby ball?
Rhino has pioneered the development of recycled rugby balls. Every ball uses up to 70% recycled rubber, championing sustainability without compromising on performance or durability.
Our recycled range is our fastest-growing collection and being used by clubs across Britain and Europe. It’s the official match ball of the 2023 Varsity Matches at Twickenham.
What are rugby skills balls?
A rugby skills ball allows you to practise a specific skill or strengthen a different part of your game by using a non-standard rugby ball. This could be weighted, like the Rhino Storm Pass Developer, a half rugby ball for solo practise like the Rhino Reflex or a ball with an irregular flight to improve reaction skills such as Rhino Sirocco Training Ball. Others, like Rhino Mistral or the extra-light Rhino Breeze, are designed to be gripless for improved handling. Rhino even has a sponge ball for in-house training with minis and juniors.