Lowering the tackle height in men’s rugby has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions among players, a study suggests.  Recent changes to the tackle height law for community ...

Lower the legal tackle height in women's rugby is providing effectin in reducing head contacts between players, a world-first study suggests.

Background Concussion rates associated with the tackle in rugby union (hereafter, rugby) are amongst the highest in collision and female sports. Early evidence indicates that tackle and head impact ...

Objectives Tackle-related injuries account for up to 67% of all match injuries in women’s rugby union. The perspective of women players on tackle injury can help key stakeholders understand ...

Tackling above the armpit will be banned in rugby league matches in Britain to "make the sport safer and more accessible at all levels", governing body Rugby Football League (RFL) said on Friday.

(Reuters) -The Irish Rugby Football Union will keep the legal tackle height below the sternum in the 2025-26 season after preliminary data showed a reduction in overall injury rates during the ...

Lower the legal tackle height in women's rugby is providing effectin in reducing head contacts between players, a world-first study suggests.