Rugby warned high-tackle clampdown has not reduced concussions

Conrad Smith, the head of the International Rugby Players’ Association, says the clampdown on high tackles has made “little ...
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Rugby tackle height change boosting player safety, study shows

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 rugby players in ...
Chicago Tribune

Editorial: A great rugby rivalry between Ireland and New Zealand with Soldier Field as the stage

Chicago and Soldier Field have a special place in the hearts of Irish rugby union fans. As coached by Joe Schmidt, the Irish national team beat the New Zealand All Blacks here in 2016 (before some ...

Named: The best male and female forward of Toowoomba Junior Rugby League season

Two of the NRL, Queensland and Australia’s greatest ever forwards – Steve Price and Shane Webcke – made their first damaging ...