Best American Challenge Cotton Balls in 2026

TRI grip technology

Hydratec to repel water

3 Ply polycotton and cotton laminate

TRI grip technology

Hydratec to repel water

3 Ply polycotton and cotton laminate

TRI grip technology

Hydratec to repel water

3 Ply polycotton and cotton laminate

Rugby Imports stars and stripes branding on two panels

Gilbert G-TR3000 branding on opposite panels

Hydratec

Standard grip

Truflight valve in seam for accurate flight

3 ply polycotton and cotton laminate

TRI grip technology

Hydratec to repel water

3 Ply polycotton and cotton laminate

TRI grip technology

Hydratec to repel water

3 Ply polycotton and cotton laminate

TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED: A durable rugby practice ball you and your rugby team can trust. Featuring Gilbert's newly patented triangular surface grip pattern, the G-TR4000 represents a major step forward in grip technology on training rugby balls. Tests have shown that this new, more defined pattern is hard wearing and allows the rugby player more surface area contact with the ball when handling.

AS TOUGH AS YOU: Thanks to its proprietary hydratec technical fabrics and waterproof laminations, the Gilbert rugby ball handles even the roughest conditions, enhancing the life and performance of the ball. Gilbert knows what it takes to produce top quality youth rugby, and adult rugby balls, that will last multiple seasons of heavy use.

PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION: Preparing for a rugby game is serious business. Our size 5 rugby ball, as well as our size 3 and 4 size rugby ball for kids, feature a 3-ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate panels. This means that our balls will weigh slightly more, perform better on longer kicks and passes, and generally hold its shape better than a ball of 2-ply construction.

TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED: A durable rugby practice ball you and your rugby team can trust. Featuring Gilbert's newly patented triangular surface grip pattern, the G-TR4000 represents a major step forward in grip technology on training rugby balls. Tests have shown that this new, more defined pattern is hard wearing and allows the rugby player more surface area contact with the ball when handling.

AS TOUGH AS YOU: Thanks to its proprietary hydratec technical fabrics and waterproof laminations, the Gilbert rugby ball handles even the roughest conditions, enhancing the life and performance of the ball. Gilbert knows what it takes to produce top quality youth rugby, and adult rugby balls, that will last multiple seasons of heavy use.

PREMIUM CONSTRUCTION: Preparing for a rugby game is serious business. Our size 5 rugby ball, as well as our size 3 and 4 size rugby ball for kids, feature a 3-ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate panels. This means that our balls will weigh slightly more, perform better on longer kicks and passes, and generally hold its shape better than a ball of 2-ply construction.

Size: 5 / Colour: GREEN

G-SR rubber compound surface. Hand stitched

3 Ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate

FEEL THE AWESOME GRIP: Featuring Gilbert's newly patented Triangular surface grip pattern, the G-TR4000 represents a major step forward in grip technology on training balls. The new, more defined pattern is hard wearing and allows the player more surface area contact with the ball when handling during practice.

ENHANCEMENTS: Hydratec technical fabrics and waterproof laminations have been installed to enhance the life and performance of the rugby practice ball. The durable rubber surface makes for a long lasting practice ball.

BETTER PERFORMANCE: A 3 ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate panel means that the rugby ball will weigh slightly more, perform better on longer kicks and passes, and generally hold it's shape better than a ball of 2 ply construction.

The Barbarian rugby match ball meets World Rugby game ball size 5 specifications

To ensure the rugby game ball remains inflated, it has a Copolymer 'air-loc' bladder

Trust the Gilbert Truflight valve to ensure inflation through all weather conditions

The Set includes 3 G-TR4000 Training Balls + 1 Gilbert Kicking Tee

Featuring Gilbert's newly patented Triangular surface grip pattern is hard wearing and allows the player more surface area contact with the ball when handling.

Hydratec technical 3 ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate panel means that the ball will weigh slightly more, perform better on longer kicks and passes, and generally hold its shape better than a ball of 2 ply construction.

Featuring Gilbert's newly patented Triangular surface grip pattern, the G-TR4000 represents a major step forward in grip technology on training balls. Tests have shown that this new, more defined pattern is hard wearing and allows the player more surface area contact with the ball when handling.

Hydratec technical fabrics and waterproof laminations have been installed to enhance the life and performance of the ball.

A 3 ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate panel means that the ball will weigh slightly more, perform better on longer kicks and passes, and generally hold it's shape better than a ball of 2 ply construction.

Quality blended rubber surface.

Cotton laminate construction.

Duragrip pimple configuration.

Featuring Gilbert's newly patented Triangular surface grip pattern, the G-TR4000 represents a major step forward in grip technology on training balls. Tests have shown that this new, more defined pattern is hard wearing and allows the player more surface area contact with the ball when handling.

Hydratec technical fabrics and waterproof laminations have been installed to enhance the life and performance of the ball.

A 3 ply poly-cotton and cotton laminate panel means that the ball will weigh slightly more, perform better on longer kicks and passes, and generally hold it's shape better than a ball of 2 ply construction.

Featuring Gilbert's newly patented Triangular surface grip pattern, the G-TR4000 represents a major step forward in grip technology on training balls.

Tests have shown that this new, more defined pattern is hard wearing and allows the player more surface area contact with the ball when handling.

Hydratec technical fabrics and waterproof laminations have been installed to enhance the life and performance of the ball.