Law 2: The Ball

Test 1The ballTake a test

1. The ball is oval and made of four panels.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.1 · recall

2. The ball weighs 410-460 grams.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.3 · recall

3. End to end the ball measures 740-770 mm round; across its width, 580-620 mm.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.2 · recall

4. Around the width the ball measures 580-620 mm.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.2 · recall

5. Leather or a suitable synthetic; it may be treated to resist water and grip better.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.5 · recall

6. Match organisers may permit smaller balls.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.4 · recall

7. 65.71-68.75 kPa, which is 0.67-0.70 kg per cm² or 9.5-10.0 psi. Spare balls may be available.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.6 · recall

8. The ball is 280-300 mm long.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.2 · applied

9. 280-300 mm, 580-620 mm, 740-770 mm.

   Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.2 · recall

10. 0.67-0.70, 9.5-10.0 and 65.71-68.75.

    Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.6 · recall