World Rugby is expanding trials of a new 4.5 size ball for women's matches. Currently women use a size 5 ball in high school, college, and adult level just like the men. All youth use a size 4 ball.
Based on some research of hand sizes and in comparison with other sports like basketball that use different size balls, World Rugby is looking at how this may affect and perhaps improve the game.
Decades ago American coach Bryn Chivers, current Wayne St head coach, advocated for this change, arguing that the positive affects on passing, catching, and kicking would change the women's game for the better, especially at younger levels.
Full World Rugby press release here. This could be a big change in the girls game with very little impact on costs to kids and teams.
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