In the old days, rugby balls were made of hand-stitched leather. But it would often get very heavy when it rained, making it very difficult to handle in slippery conditions. Technology has seen new ...

In the 19th century, rugby balls were made from inflated pigs’ bladders encased in leather. The shape of the bladder determined the shape of the ball although the originals didn’t taper at the ...

The first rugby balls were made from inflated pig’s bladders, encased in leather. By the late 19th century, advancements in manufacturing allowed for the production of rubber bladders inside ...