Ball

In the olden days, rugby balls were made of hand-stitched leather.
But it would often get very heavy when it was raining, making it very difficult to handle in slippery conditions.
Technology has seen new waterproof materials which make the ball easier to handle in wet and muddy conditions.
Ensure your ball is properly pumped full of air before you start practising your passing, catching and kicking.
It is slightly pointier than a Rugby Union ball and larger than an American Football.