The Age – Sport
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Sacrilege to science: Why World Rugby is shrinking the rugby ball
World Rugby is trialling smaller rugby balls for women, introducing size 4.5 balls that are three percent smaller than the standard size five used by men. The move, tested in sevens last November, sparked backlash from England player Zoe Harrison but has gained cautious support from athletes like Emily Chancellor and Teagan Levi, who report improved control and passing accuracy.
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