# Law 2: The Ball (World Rugby Laws of the Game)

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The shape, size, weight, material and pressure of the ball.

## 2.21 The Ball

Panels, dimensions, weight, material, smaller balls and air pressure.

### Test 1: The ball

- The ball is oval and made of four panels. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.1)
- The ball weighs 410-460 grams. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.3)
- End to end the ball measures 740-770 mm round; across its width, 580-620 mm. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.2)
- Around the width the ball measures 580-620 mm. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.2)
- Leather or a suitable synthetic; it may be treated to resist water and grip better. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.5)
- Match organisers may permit smaller balls. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.4)
- 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)
- The ball is 280-300 mm long. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.2)
- 280-300 mm, 580-620 mm, 740-770 mm. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.2)
- 0.67-0.70, 9.5-10.0 and 65.71-68.75. (Source: World Rugby Laws 2026, Law 2.6)

Sources: World Rugby Laws of the Game, Rugby Union 2026, Law 2 (paraphrased in original wording; original questions authored from the law book, not reproduced)

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