Why are there smaller rugby balls for women?

Name: WXV Series: Smaller rugby balls for women?
Uploaded: 2026-09-11T07:53:27.621Z
Duration: 1 min 8 s
Description: Smaller rugby balls are currently being trialled in women's rugby union. BBC Sport's Emma Middleton spoke to players who have been using the size 4.5 ball in training before the WXV Global Series.

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Smaller rugby balls are currently being trialled in women's rugby union. BBC Sport's Emma Middleton spoke to players who have been using the size 4.5 ball in training before the WXV Global Series.

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