Rugby's Experiment: A Missed Kick at Understanding Women's Sport The introduction of a smaller ball for women's rugby has sparked controversy among players and coaches.
World Rugby's WXV Global Series trial aims to improve female athletes' skillset by catering to their physiology, but feedback from top players suggests the change may be counterproductive.
England fly half Helena Rowland notes that the smaller ball introduces a "massive" margin for error, making it harder for her to do her job.