England Rugby Ball - Size 5, Red and White (Licence Being Confirmed)

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England Rugby Ball - Size 5, Red and White (Licence Being Confirmed)

Name: England Rugby Ball - Size 5, Red and White (Licence Being Confirmed)
SKU: B608
Price: 177000 TZS
Availability: InStock

Rugby & American Football

A size 5 rugby ball in England colours. Gilbert hold the England Rugby licence and make both a Replica and a Supporter ball in red and white - we are confirming which we hold, and the licence documentation with it, before printing the words officially licensed. Ask us and we will tell you.

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Highlights

Why we are checking first

Officially licensed is a legal claim, not a marketing phrase.

Licence being confirmed

Gilbert hold the England Rugby licence. We are confirming which ball we hold and what comes with it.

Two candidates

Gilbert's England Replica, modelled on the international ball, and their cheaper Supporter ball.

Not the match ball

England play with Gilbert's pre-kicked, flight-tuned match ball. A replica looks like it.

9.5 to 10 psi

Far softer than a football. Get this wrong and you stretch the seams.

Product description

About this product

Licensed England Rugby Ball – in stock at 361 Degrees Adventure in Dar es Salaam.

A size 5 rugby ball in England’s red and white.

We want to be careful with the words on this one. Gilbert hold the England Rugby licence – they make the official England range and their Kinetica match ball is endorsed by England Rugby – and Gilbert’s England line runs to a Replica Ball, modelled on the exact ball used in England internationals, and a cheaper Supporter Ball for practice and display. Both fit a red and white description.

We are confirming with the supplier which of those we are holding, and whether the licence documentation comes with it. Officially licensed is a claim with legal weight rather than a marketing phrase, and we are not going to print it until we can stand behind it. Ask us before ordering and we will tell you exactly what is in stock.

What is true whatever the answer: a size 5 rugby ball is 280 to 300 mm long, 740 to 770 mm around the long axis and 410 to 460 g, and it inflates to 9.5 to 10 psi. That is much softer than a football, and inflating a rugby ball to football pressure is how people ruin them.

One thing we would not claim in any case: this is not the ball England play with. That is Gilbert’s match ball, which is pre-kicked at the factory and fitted with a flight-tuned valve. A replica or supporter ball is a very good ball that looks like it.

Buying a Licensed England Rugby Ball in Dar es Salaam

361 Degrees Adventure keeps the licensed england rugby ball at our showroom in Upanga, Dar es Salaam, with delivery countrywide across Tanzania. Come and handle it before you buy, or order online and collect.

Every licensed england rugby ball is checked in store before it leaves us, and our staff use the same kit in the field, so you get an honest answer on fit and sizing rather than a sales pitch.

Not sure which licensed england rugby ball suits you? Call or message the showroom and we will talk you through the options that are actually in stock in Tanzania.

Spare parts and replacements for the licensed england rugby ball are easier to get here than on an overseas order, which matters once the gear is in use.

Browse more Rugby & American Football in Tanzania, or see the full 361 Degrees range. For general background on rugby, see this overview on Wikipedia.

Specifications

The details

Size	5
Colours	Red and white
Licence status	Being confirmed with the supplier before we use the words officially licensed
Licence holder	Gilbert hold the England Rugby (RFU) ball licence
Candidate products	Gilbert England Replica Ball (SKU 41027305) or Gilbert England Supporter Ball (SKU 48454105)
Size 5 dimensions (World Rugby)	280-300 mm long; 740-770 mm long circumference; 410-460 g
Pressure	9.5 to 10 psi (0.67-0.70 kg/cm2)
Not	The match ball used in England internationals
SKU	B608

Questions

Good to know

Why does the page say the licence is being confirmed?

Because officially licensed is a claim with legal weight, not a marketing phrase. Gilbert hold the England Rugby licence, and their England range includes both a Replica and a Supporter ball. We are confirming which we hold and what documentation comes with it before we print the words.

Is this the ball England actually play with?

No, and nobody should claim it is. England play with Gilbert's match ball, which is pre-kicked at the factory and has a flight-tuned valve. A replica ball is modelled on it and a supporter ball is a fan and practice ball. Both are good balls that look the part.

What are the size 5 dimensions?

A size 5 football is 68 to 70 cm in circumference and 410 to 450 g at the start of a match - the senior ball, for ages 13 and up. A size 5 rugby ball is a different thing entirely: 280 to 300 mm long, 740 to 770 mm long circumference, 410 to 460 g, and it takes only 9.5 to 10 psi. Do not inflate a rugby ball to football pressure.

What pressure should it be?

9.5 to 10 psi under World Rugby Law 2 - considerably softer than a football. Inflating a rugby ball to football pressure stretches the seams and is the commonest way one gets ruined.

Any tips for using a pump needle?

Wet the needle before you put it in - a drop of water, glycerine or valve oil is enough. A dry needle tears the rubber valve as it goes in, and a torn valve means a ball that will not hold air and cannot be repaired. This is the single commonest way people ruin a new ball.

How should I look after a ball?

Deflate it slightly if it is going into storage for a long time, so the bladder and seams are not under constant tension. Wipe mud off rather than leaving it to dry on, because grit works into the seams. Keep it out of prolonged sun, and never leave it in a car boot. Check the pressure before every session rather than once a month.

How does the climate here affect equipment?

Heat raises the pressure inside an inflated ball, so a ball pumped in the cool morning and left on a sunlit pitch is harder by the afternoon - inflate toward the lower end of the range. UV degrades stitching, PU covers and net twine, so keep balls and nets out of prolonged direct sun when they are not in use. And dry kit properly rather than sealing it damp in a bag.

Do you deliver in Dar es Salaam?

Yes. We deliver across Dar es Salaam and send nationwide to Arusha, Moshi, Mwanza, Dodoma, Zanzibar and beyond by courier. Call or WhatsApp us if you need a same-day drop in the city.