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Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever' - Harrison
Smaller balls for women's rugby 'worst decision ever' - Harrison

England fly-half Zoe Harrison says the introduction of smaller balls for this autumn's WXV Global Series is "the worst decision someone has ever made".

'No ego, no noise, just consistent excellence' - humble Halfpenny retires
'No ego, no noise, just consistent excellence' - humble Halfpenny retires

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny will leave a lasting legacy after announcing he will hang up his boots at the end of the season.

'It's like Boca v River' - how Argentine Moro was sold East Midlands derby
'It's like Boca v River' - how Argentine Moro was sold East Midlands derby

Leicester's Argentine flanker Joaquin Moro says their East Midlands derby meeting with Northampton Saints has been compared to the Superclasico between River Plate and Boca Juniors.

New investment could boost Exeter squad - Baxter
New investment could boost Exeter squad - Baxter

Exeter director of rugby Rob Baxter says fresh investment in the club could allow some new players to join this summer.

Wales great Halfpenny to retire from rugby
Wales great Halfpenny to retire from rugby

Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny announces he will retire at the end of the season.

RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings
RFU backs Borthwick but flags multiple Six Nations failings

The Rugby Football Union demands improvement from England head coach Steve Borthwick after their worst-ever Six Nations campaign.

Bristol duo Oghre and Grondona out for rest of season
Bristol duo Oghre and Grondona out for rest of season

Bristol's Gabriel Oghre and Benjamin Grondona will miss the rest of the season due to injuries as Fred Davies is signed on loan from Doncaster.

New four-year contract for Sale forward Bamber
New four-year contract for Sale forward Bamber

Sale Sharks tie down lock forward Ben Bamber to a long-term contract running until 2030.

Sing returns as Red Roses rejig back three against Italy
Sing returns as Red Roses rejig back three against Italy

Emma Sing, Ellie Kildunne and Mia Venner comprise a new-look back-three combination for England's Women's Six Nations game against Italy on Saturday.

French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism
French broadcaster hits back at Bath's TMO criticism

French television broadcaster says the "video referee is the master of what he wants to see" in response to Bath boss Johann van Graan's TMO criticism.

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