Articles in the IRB Rugby Laws Category

1.6 Objections to the Ground

Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009

(a) If either team has objections about the ground or the way it is marked out they must tell the referee before the match starts.

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2.1 Shape

Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009

The ball must be oval and made of four panels.

2.2 Dimensions

Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009

Length in line 280 – 300 millimetres
Circumference (end to end) 740 – 770 millimetres
Circumference (in width) 580 – 620 millimetres

2.3 Materials

Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009

Leather or suitable synthetic material. It may be treated to make it water resistant and easier to grip.

2.4 Weight

Posted by IRB Laws on July 14th, 2009

410 – 460 grams