# Midi & Mini Rugby Balls ## Mini vs Midi Rugby Balls - What's the Difference? Mini and midi balls are both smaller than a standard size 3 [rugby ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rugby-balls "rugby balls"), but they differ in size and purpose. A midi ball is slightly larger than a mini - roughly the size of a grapefruit. It's designed for young children who are starting to develop catching and passing technique but aren't ready for a [full size 3 ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/size-3-rugby-balls "Size 3 Rugby ball"). Most midi balls are a proper rubber-panelled ball construction in a smaller format. A mini ball is smaller still - closer to the size of a large orange. These are primarily gift and novelty items rather than training balls. Team-branded mini balls from [Gilbert](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/gilbert-rugby-balls "Gilbert Rugby balls"), [Steeden](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/steeden-rugby-balls "Steeden Rugby balls"), [Rhino](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/rhino-rugby-balls "Rhino Rugby balls") and others are the most popular options in this category. They're not sized to any specific age group - they're decorative and play items rather than formal training equipment. If you're buying for a child who is actively playing mini rugby, a size 3 ball is the right choice. If you're buying for a very young child or as a gift, a midi or mini ball is the practical and popular option. ## Rugby Balls for Babies and Toddlers Most mini rugby balls are standard rubber construction - the same material as a full-size ball, just smaller. For babies and very young toddlers, the size is the main consideration rather than the material. A midi or mini ball is small enough for young hands to grip and throw, which is why they're popular as first rugby balls.  For preschoolers and toddlers just being introduced to the sport, a size 1 mini or size 2 midi ball is the right starting point. If you specifically need a soft foam ball for indoor play with very young children, the Steeden foam options are the exception in this range - the majority are rubber construction. ## Team-Branded Mini Rugby Balls One of the most popular gift options in this range. Gilbert produce team-branded mini balls for [England](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/england-rugby "England Rugby kits"), [Ireland](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/ireland-rugby "Ireland Rugby kits"), [Scotland](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/scotland-rugby "scotland rugby kits"), [Wales](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/wales-rugby "wales rugby kits") and the [All Blacks](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/new-zealand-all-blacks-rugby-shirts-kit "All Blacks Rugby kits") among others - official licensed products carrying the same team branding as the [full-size replica balls](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/replica-rugby-balls "replica rugby balls"). Steeden produce NRL team balls for clubs including Melbourne Storm and the Canterbury Bulldogs. If you're buying for a young fan of a specific team, a mini ball in their team's colours is a consistently popular and affordable gift. ## What Size Rugby Ball for My Child? This is one of the most searched questions in this category, so here's a simple guide: For babies and toddlers up to around age 3, a soft mini or foam ball is the right choice - no specific size applies, just something small and safe. For children aged 6-9 starting to play mini rugby, a size 3 is the standard. A midi ball can bridge the gap for very young starters who find a size 3 too large. ## Products in this collection - [Gilbert Munster Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-munster-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Munster Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-munster-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 12.99 GBP - [Gilbert Ulster Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-ulster-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 12.99 GBP - [Gilbert Harlequins Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-harlequins-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 12.99 GBP - [Gilbert Rugby World Cup 2027 Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-rugby-world-cup-2027-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Rugby World Cup 2027 Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-rugby-world-cup-2027-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 15.99 GBP - [Gilbert Newcastle Red Bulls Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-newcastle-red-bulls-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Steeden England Rugby League Supporters 6" Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-england-rugby-league-supporters-6-mini-rugby-ball) - 9.99 GBP - [Steeden England Rugby League Supporters 11" Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-england-rugby-league-supporters-11-midi-rugby-ball) - 13.99 GBP - [Steeden Super League Supporters Sponge Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-super-league-supporters-sponge-mini-rugby-ball) - 7.99 GBP - [Steeden Leeds Rhinos Chevron Supporters Sponge Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-leeds-rhinos-chevron-supporters-sponge-mini-rugby-ball) - 7.99 GBP - [Steeden Leeds Rhinos Geo Supporters 6" Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-leeds-rhinos-geo-supporters-6-mini-rugby-ball) - 9.99 GBP - [Steeden Leeds Rhinos Home Supporters 6" Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-leeds-rhinos-home-supporters-6-mini-rugby-ball) - 9.99 GBP - [Steeden Leeds Rhinos Geo Supporters 11" Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-leeds-rhinos-geo-supporters-11-midi-rugby-ball) - 13.99 GBP - [Steeden Leeds Rhinos Home Supporters 11" Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-leeds-rhinos-home-supporters-11-midi-rugby-ball) - 13.99 GBP - [Steeden Dragons NRL Supporters 11" Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-dragons-nrl-supporters-11-midi-rugby-ball) - 12.99 GBP - [Steeden Panthers NRL Supporters 11" Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-panthers-nrl-supporters-11-midi-rugby-ball) - 12.99 GBP - [Steeden Rabbitohs NRL Supporters 11" Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-rabbitohs-nrl-supporters-11-midi-rugby-ball) - 12.99 GBP - [Steeden Wests Tigers NRL Supporters 11" Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/steeden-wests-tigers-nrl-supporters-11-midi-rugby-ball) - 12.99 GBP - [Gilbert Italy Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-italy-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Northampton Saints Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-northampton-saints-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Gallagher Premiership Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-gallagher-premiership-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Italy Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-italy-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Northampton Saints Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-northampton-saints-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Flower of Scotland Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-flower-of-scotland-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Flower of Scotland Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-flower-of-scotland-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Champions Cup Replica Rugby Mini Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-champions-cup-replica-rugby-mini-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert 1872 Cup Supporters Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-1872-cup-supporters-mini-rugby-ball) - 10.99 GBP - [Gilbert United Rugby Championship Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-united-rugby-championship-mini-replica-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert WRWC 2025 Supporter Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-womens-rugby-world-cup-2025-supporter-mini-rugby-ball) - 10.99 GBP - [Gilbert WRWC 2025 Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-womens-rugby-world-cup-2025-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert WRWC 2025 Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-womens-rugby-world-cup-2025-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 14.49 GBP - [Gilbert British & Irish Lions 2025 Supporter Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-british-irish-lions-2025-supporter-mini-rugby-ball) - 10.99 GBP - [Gilbert Men's Six Nations Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-mens-six-nations-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Rhino Springboks Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/rhino-springboks-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Ulster Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-ulster-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert United Rugby Championship Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-united-rugby-championship-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert New Zealand All Blacks Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-new-zealand-all-blacks-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Leicester Tigers Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-leicester-tigers-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Leicester Tigers Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-leicester-tigers-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Harlequins Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-harlequins-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Gloucester Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-gloucester-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Gloucester Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-gloucester-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Exeter Chiefs Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-exeter-chiefs-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Exeter Chiefs Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-exeter-chiefs-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Bristol Bears Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-bristol-bears-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Bristol Bears Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-bristol-bears-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Argentina Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-argentina-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Argentina Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-argentina-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert France Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-france-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert France Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-france-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Saracens Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-saracens-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Saracens Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-saracens-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Six Nations Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/gilbert-guinness-six-nations-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Rhino Barracuda Midi Beach Pro Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/rhino-barracuda-midi-beach-pro-rugby-ball) - 9.99 GBP - [Gilbert Scotland Replica Midi Rugby Ball Navy/Purple](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/scotland-replica-midi-rugby-ball-navy-purple) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Scotland Replica Mini Rugby Ball Navy/Purple](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/scotland-replica-mini-rugby-ball-navy-purple) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert England Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/england-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Canada Mini Replica Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/canada-mini-replica-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Barbarians Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/barbarians-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Wallabies Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/australia-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Sale Sharks Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sale-sharks-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Sale Sharks Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/sale-sharks-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Cardiff Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/cardiff-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Cardiff Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/cardiff-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Scarlets Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/scarlets-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Scarlets Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/scarlets-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Bath Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/bath-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Bath Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/bath-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert New Zealand All Blacks Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/new-zealand-all-blacks-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Wales Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/wales-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Wales Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/wales-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Ireland Replica Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/ireland-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Ireland Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/ireland-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert England Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/england-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Glasgow Warriors Mini Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/glasgow-warriors-replica-mini-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP - [Gilbert Glasgow Warriors Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/glasgow-warriors-replica-midi-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Edinburgh Replica Midi Rugby Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/edinburgh-midi-replica-rugby-ball) - 11.99 GBP - [Gilbert Edinburgh Rugby Mini Ball](https://www.rugbystuff.com/products/edinburgh-mini-replica-rugby-ball) - 8.99 GBP --- > Source: [Rugbystuff.com](https://www.rugbystuff.com/collections/midi-mini-rugby-balls) > Updated: 2026-07-06