The Debate to End the Small Ball Debate & Ruby Tui’s Big News

For The Love Of Rugby

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Rugby, Sports

4.9 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 13 May 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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World Rugby’s controversial decision to trial smaller rugby balls in the women’s game is up for debate as Ruby Tui and Shaunagh Brown chime in on one of rugby’s biggest talking points. Plus, Ruby finally reveals the answer to the question fans have been asking — where will Ruby Tui play next? The pair also break down the biggest moments from the penultimate round of the Guinness Women’s Six Nations, including the standout battles and players making headlines ahead of Super Sunday. And with the championship on the line in Bordeaux, what do the Red Roses need to change in their game if they want to beat France and win another Women’s Six Nations title? Ruby and Shaunagh discuss what could decide the trophy. Mitsubishi Electric Europe B.V. has announced two new UK partnerships in women’s rugby, driven by a shared belief that investing in the women’s game creates impact well beyond the pitch. Through a formal partnership with the Rugby Players Association’s Thrive programme and Mitsubishi Electric’s Parallel Potential platform, the combined goal is to provide athletes with meaningful career support during, and beyond their playing careers. In addition, Mitsubishi Electric has become an official partner of Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR), strengthening its commitment to the domestic league and the continued growth of the women’s game. To find out more go to: www.parallelpotential.com 📋 Fill out the FTLOR listener survey: https://forms.gle/rPGCtcPe7NpnBgfh6 ✍️ Subscribe to Coley's newsletter: https://loveofrugby.substack.com/subscribe 📹 Send us your rugby videos: https://forms.gle/TrB1MB2V2krVXdqd7 💭 Got a question for us? Fill in this form: https://forms.gle/4o1f7VCSFvj5aZb38 💗 Buy a bobble hat: https://crowdnetwork.co.uk/podcasts/for-the-love-of-rugby 🎶 Music courtesy of BMG Production Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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