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A smaller ball is being trialled in women's international rugby union for September and October's WXV Global Series - and it is dividing opinion.

Sale Sharks get their Prem Rugby Cup campaign off to an emphatic start by beating Bath 50-28 in their opening Group A fixture.

Second row Maro Itoje returns to the England set-up after being named in a 36-man training squad for this autumn's Nations Championship matches.

South Africa eventually overpower a spirited New Zealand as the world champions came on strong in the final quarter in Soweto to take a 2-1 series lead.

Wigan Warriors captain Liam Farrell will retire at the end of the season after a 16-year career in which he has won 18 major honours.

Huddersfield thump relegation-threatened Leigh Leopards in Women's Super League, while St Helens edge past York.

Wigan Warriors move within touching distance of winning the League Leaders' Shield after a superb victory at closest rivals Leeds Rhinos.

York Knights go 10th in Super League as they run in five tries to beat Catalans Dragons in Perpignan.