Death of the game': Rugby's move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 26 Jun 2024
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World Rugby considers radical plan to broaden game's popularity
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Rugby's authorities hit a new low with unworkable change to tackle rules, Rugby union
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RFU has clarified the community game tackle height law variation : r/rugbyunion
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RFU issue statement following backlash over decision to lower tackle height
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Frontiers Reconceptualising knowledge in the athlete–coach
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Rugby league's tackle-height trial begins at Bradford to mixed reactions, Rugby league
📏🏃 TACKLE HEIGHT LAW TRIAL - Southern Inland Rugby Union
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RFU's Bill Sweeney facing calls to resign over tackle height rule-change debacle, Rugby union
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Johnny Sexton criticises RFU for lowering tackle height for amateurs, Rugby union
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World Rugby considers radical plan to broaden game's popularity
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French rugby authorities call for lower tackle height after players' deaths, Rugby union
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What is the new tackle height law in community rugby? - Rugby World
TACKLE HEIGHT TRIAL 2024-2025 - Celtics Rugby Union Club
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Johnny Sexton criticises RFU for lowering tackle height for amateurs, Rugby union
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Rugby union split with lowered tackle height ruling set for elite game, Rugby union
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