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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.

Rugby Union Weekly
Rugby Union Weekly

Sara, Kat Merchant and Philippa Tuttiett debate the size 4.5 ball and preview round four.

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.

Ireland must be 'more clinical' in final two games
Ireland must be 'more clinical' in final two games

Assistant coach Alan O'Connor admits Ireland must be "more clinical" as they attempt to turn the page on last month's Women's Six Nations loss to France.

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.

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.

Bristol sign Davies as cover for hooker Oghre
Bristol sign Davies as cover for hooker Oghre

Bristol hooker Garbiel Oghre will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, with Doncaster's Fred Davies joining on a temporary deal.

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.

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