Rugby, other nations
Our selection Other Nations brings together products from emerging rugby nations, such as balls from Uruguay and Canada, and showcases rugby that is growing outside the big powers, from South America to Eastern Europe and the Pacific.
Rugby beyond the big powers.
A Sport on the Rise
Rugby isn't just for the nations of the Six Nations Tournament and the Southern Hemisphere. Many countries are making progress and regularly qualifying for the World Cup, which will expand to twenty-four teams for its edition in Australia. Uruguay, the Teros, and Canada represent the Americas; Georgia, known for its scrum, and Portugal represent emerging Europe; Japan, host of the 2019 edition, made a name for itself with its victories.
Other Teams
The nations are also represented as follows:
All nations are gathered on the nations page.
The Pacific and Sevens Rugby
The islands of the Pacific, Fiji, Samoa, and Tonga, are rugby lands where the game is a national passion. Fiji dominates sevens rugby, an Olympic discipline, with two consecutive Olympic titles, and provides many players to major European championships. Sevens rugby, faster and more open, is played on a full-sized pitch with seven players per team, helping new nations discover the game and transition to fifteen-a-side rugby.
Nations' Balls
The balls in the colors of Uruguay and Canada make great items for supporters and collectors, and are also used for games and training. A rugby ball is chosen in the correct size: size five for adults, size four for young players, and size three for introducing children to the game. It is inflated according to the pressure indicated near the valve, cleaned after training on muddy pitches, and stored away from heat to preserve its coating.
Good Deals
Good deals can also be found in good deals, promotions, clearance, sales, Black Friday. The new arrivals showcase the latest collections, and items shipped within 24 hours are packed and sent out in 24 hours. The highlights of the year follow a stable order: Black Friday in late autumn, the year-end holidays, the winter sales, the French Days in spring, and then the summer sales and back-to-school season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the nickname of the Uruguay rugby team?
Uruguay is nicknamed los Teros, after the name of a South American bird. The team has qualified several times for the World Cup and represents the Americas along with Canada.
Why is Georgia renowned in rugby?
Georgia is known for the strength of its scrum, one of the most feared in the world. It regularly qualifies for the World Cup and dominates European nations outside the tournament.
How many teams will compete in the World Cup in Australia?
The competition will expand to twenty-four teams for its edition in Australia, opening up more spots for emerging nations from the Americas, Eastern Europe, and the Pacific.
What is the difference between fifteen-a-side rugby and sevens rugby?
Sevens rugby is played on a full-sized pitch, with seven players and seven-minute halves. Faster and more open, it has been Olympic since the Rio Games and highlights Pacific nations like Fiji.
A national rugby ball, what is it for?
Balls in the colors of Uruguay or Canada are suitable for casual passing as well as for collecting. Check the indicated size before giving it to a young player, as the categories do not all use the same format.
