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RFU to press ahead with lowering tackle height but apologises for ‘anger’ caused

The Rugby Football Union will press ahead with lowering the tackle height across the community game but has apologised for its handling of a decision that has opened a major rift in the sport in England. A furious backlash greeted last week’s ...

27 Jan 2023 at 18:04

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World Rugby urges members to trial ‘belly tackles’ to reduce concussion risk

World Rugby is encouraging its member unions to trial “belly tackles” in the community game in a bid to make the sport safer. The global governing body’s executive board has recommended, subject to World Rugby Council approval, that national ...

13 Mar 2023 at 07:05

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Three or more concussions linked to worsened brain function in later life

Experiencing three or more concussions is linked to worsened brain function in later life, according to a new study. People reporting three or more concussions – even mild ones – had significantly worse cognitive function, which got ...

31 Jan 2023 at 09:45

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RFU apologises for handling of tackle height decision

The Rugby Football Union has apologised for its handling of the decision to lower the tackle height across the English community game to the waist. The RFU has been subjected to a furious backlash in response to the announcement ...

27 Jan 2023 at 14:43

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Legal tackle height lowered in community rugby after RFU council approves change

The legal tackle height in community rugby will be lowered to the base of the sternum from July 1 following a vote by the Rugby Football Union council on Friday. Attempts by the RFU to force through the change in January were ...

21 Apr 2023 at 19:09

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