August 14, 2023 8.00 pm This story is over 10 months old

Rugby tackle height law changes: Lincolnshire coaches and referee speak out

The laws are not the same for grassroots and professional rugby though

In the heart of Lincolnshire, four seasoned coaches and a local referee delve deep into the recent changes in community rugby’s tackle laws.

Prompted by rising concerns over injuries and concussions, the game has seen a pivotal shift: tackles now need to be aimed below the base of the sternum, a significant drop from the previous below-the-shoulder rule.


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