Cartoon Rugby Ball - Kids Training Ball | Optimum Sport
4.4 162 Amazon reviews- 9 fun designs
- Dimpled super grip
- Midi to Size 5
- Pump option on Sizes 3 to 5
Size 3 for Under-7 to Under-9, Size 4 for Under-10 to Under-14 and Size 5 from Under-15. Midi is a small play ball. Ball size guide
Cartoon Rugby Ball - Kids Training Ball | Optimum Sport
- 9 fun designs
- Dimpled super grip
- Midi to Size 5
- Street balls for concrete and tarmac
- The perfect stocking filler
- Free UK delivery over £35
- Same-day dispatch by 2pm
9 designs
Pick Your Design
Six cartoon characters for grass and three street designs for concrete and tarmac. Tap a ball to select it.
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Cartoon
Rainbow
From €12,95
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Cartoon
Dino
From €12,95
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Cartoon
Monkey
From €12,95
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Cartoon
Stinger
From €12,95
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Cartoon
Shark
From €12,95
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Cartoon
Space Monsters
From €12,95
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Street
Street Yellow
From €12,95
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Street
Street Orange
From €12,95
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Street
Street Pink
From €17,95
Why kids love it
Made to Make Rugby Fun
Bright, grippy, tough balls for first passes, PE lessons, club training and the playground.
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Six cartoon characters
Rainbow, Dino, Monkey, Stinger, Shark and Space Monsters keep young players excited to pick up a ball and practise.
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Street-tough designs
Street Yellow, Orange and Pink use a tougher build that shrugs off concrete, tarmac and rough surfaces.
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Dimpled super grip
A dimpled surface gives small hands a secure hold in wet, cold or muddy weather.
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Durable 2-ply build
Top-grade rubber and a 2-ply build stand up to daily school, club and back-garden sessions.
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A size for every age
Midi for little hands, then Size 3, 4 and 5 to match age-grade rugby as they grow.
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Arrives deflated, pump optional
Balls are sent deflated for safe delivery. Add a pump on Sizes 3, 4 and 5, or use any standard ball pump.
Every Detail Considered
True flight, reliable grip and a build made for training.
Description
Bring some fun to the pitch or take the game to the streets. The Optimum rugby ball range pairs illustrated kids' training balls with hard-wearing street designs, so there's a ball for school PE lessons, club practices and the concrete outside.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Sport: Rugby
- Ball type: Junior training ball / street ball for hard surfaces
- Sizes: Midi, Size 3, Size 4, Size 5
- Cartoon designs: Rainbow, Dino, Monkey, Stinger, Shark, Space Monsters
- Street designs: Street Yellow, Street Orange, Street Pink
- Age group: Junior players through to adult training
- Construction: 2 ply
- Outer material: Top-grade rubber
- Grip surface: Dimpled super grip
- Suitable surfaces: Grass, plus concrete and tarmac on the street designs
- Pump option: Choose No Pump Required or Pump Required at checkout on Size 3, 4 and 5
FUN, ILLUSTRATED DESIGNS:
Keep young players engaged. Choose from a range of vibrant cartoon graphics, including Rainbow, Dino, Monkey, Stinger, Shark and Space Monsters, to keep kids excited as they learn the fundamentals of the game.
BUILT FOR THE STREET:
No grass, no problem. The Street Yellow, Street Orange and Street Pink designs use a specialised construction that shrugs off the abrasion of concrete, tarmac and rough street surfaces, so a lack of pitch never has to stop the game.
DURABLE 2-PLY BUILD:
Made to survive the season. This robust 2-ply training ball is built to withstand the heavy impacts of daily school and club rugby sessions.
TOP-GRADE RUBBER:
Quality that lasts. A premium rubber outer shell offers long-lasting durability and resistance to everyday wear and tear.
SUPER GRIP & TACKINESS:
Secure handling in any weather. An advanced dimpled surface delivers the signature Optimum grip in wet, cold or muddy conditions.
DELIVERED DEFLATED:
Ready when you are. To keep transit safe and compact, these balls arrive deflated — add the pump option at checkout, or inflate with any standard sports pump.
Available in Midi, Size 3, Size 4 and Size 5, with an optional pump on Sizes 3, 4 and 5.
What designs are available?
Six cartoon designs — Rainbow, Dino, Monkey, Stinger, Shark and Space Monsters — plus three street designs in Street Yellow, Street Orange and Street Pink.
What's the difference between the cartoon and street balls?
The cartoon balls are illustrated junior training balls built for grass. The street balls use a tougher construction made for concrete, tarmac and other hard surfaces.
Do the balls come inflated?
No — they arrive deflated for safe transit. Add the pump option at checkout on Size 3, 4 and 5, or inflate with any standard sports pump.
Additional Information
| Design |
Rainbow, Dino, Monkey, Stinger, Shark, Space Monsters, Street Yellow, Street Orange, Street Pink |
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| Ball size |
Midi, Size 3, Size 4, Size 5 |
| Require Pump With Purchase? |
No Pump Required, Pump Required |
Returns Policy
Christmas Returns
For all purchases made through Optimum Sport between October 1st and December 31st, the standard returns window has been extended. Customers will have until January 31st to return eligible items.
Returns Policy
In the unlikely event that you are not completely satisfied with any of the products you have brought from Optimum Sport UK you may return unused and unworn goods along with all original packaging and labels within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Please note we do not offer an exchange service items will need to be returned for a refund and reordered.
RETURNS EXCLUSIONS
The following goods may not be returned for a refund or exchange unless faulty:
- Any worn items.
- Any other items of clothing that are not in their original packaging with labels attached.
We do not cover return postage costs, unless, an error has been made on our behalf. We recommend that you use a reputable courier (e.g. Parcelforce for larger items and Royal Mail for smaller items). We cannot accept responsibility for goods lost in transit without proof of postage. Once we have received your item(s) please allow up to 10 working days for us to process your return. Refunds will be made back to the original payment method used at the time of purchase, please allow up to 3-5 working days for this to appear in your bank.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
The buyer is responsible for the return of the goods and cost of return postage, and in case of an exchange, the re-delivery costs.
FAULTY GOODS
For purchases under 30 days from the date of receipt, we will exchange the faulty item at our expense. On returning the items, please include proof of return cost so that we can reimburse this charge.
For purchases over 30 days from the date of receipt but less than 12 months old, please send back the faulty item to the address below, along with a covering letter stating the fault, your order number or actual date of purchase and your daytime contact telephone number. Once received we will inspect the item and repair, replace, offer a like for like replacement or return the item if we feel there has been no manufacturing fault. Any items over that period have been purchased outside of our 12 month policy cannot be accepted.
On returning the items please include proof of return cost so that if the item is found to be faulty, we can reimburse this charge.
Please return your item(s) including to:
Optimum Sport
26-28 Cinnamon Brow Business Park
Higher Ince
Makerfield Way
Ince-in-Makerfield
Wigan
WN2 2PR
Please include your full name, email address used to place the order and order number if you know this. Alternately download our returns form by clicking here
Which Size Ball?
Sizes 3, 4 and 5 follow RFU age-grade rugby. Choose a size to select it above.
Midi
A small first ball for little hands, play and gifts
- Age group
- Toddlers and young children
€12,95
Size 3
The ball for mini rugby
- Age group
- Under-7 to Under-9
€17,95
Size 4
The ball for junior rugby
- Age group
- Under-10 to Under-14
€17,95
Size 5
Full-size ball for older players and adults
- Age group
- Under-15 to adult
€17,95
Cartoon, Street or Razor?
Which Optimum rugby ball suits how your child plays.
| Cartoon designsFor grass | Street designsFor hard surfaces | Razor ballMatch and training | |
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| Best surface | Grass | Concrete, tarmac and grass | Grass |
| Designs | 6 cartoon characters | Yellow, orange or pink | Black/Red or Black/Blue |
| Grip | Dimpled super grip | Dimpled super grip | All-weather super grip |
| Sizes | Midi to Size 5 | Midi to Size 5 | Midi to Size 5 |
| Pump option | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | First ball, PE and club practice | Playground and street games | Matches and training |
| Choose a design | See the Street range | Shop the Razor |
The street designs are also available on this page. Pick one in the design picker above.
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What Customers Say
Reviews from customers who bought our cartoon rugby balls on Amazon.
A Closer Look
Features and all nine designs.
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Cartoon Rugby Ball Questions, Answered
Which size rugby ball does my child need?
In RFU age-grade rugby, Under-7 to Under-9 play with a Size 3, Under-10 to Under-14 with a Size 4, and Under-15 upwards with a Size 5. If your child plays for a club, ask their coach which size they use.
What is a Midi ball?
A Midi is a small rugby ball, much smaller than a Size 3. It's ideal as a first ball for toddlers and young children, for play and as a gift, but it isn't a match size.
What's the difference between the cartoon and street balls?
The cartoon balls are illustrated junior training balls built for grass. The street balls use a tougher construction made for concrete, tarmac and other hard surfaces.
Does the ball come inflated?
No. Balls are sent deflated to protect them in transit. On Sizes 3, 4 and 5 you can add a pump to your order, or use any standard ball pump with a needle. There's an inflation guide in the product photos.
Does it make a good gift?
Yes. Customers often buy them as stocking fillers and as a child's first rugby ball. With nine designs there's one for every young fan.
Can I buy balls for a school or club?
Yes. For larger orders use our bulk enquiry form and our team will send a quote. We also sell Razor rugby balls in packs of 10, 20 or 30 with a pump.
How quickly will it arrive?
Orders placed by 2pm Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day. Standard UK mainland delivery is free on orders over £35 and takes 2–5 working days.
Can I return it?
Yes. Return it unused in its original packaging within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. Orders placed between 1 October and 31 December can be returned until 31 January.