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This data was then coded according to guidelines developed by World Rugby. Researchers found that during the 2023/24 season, players were 22% more likely to tackle bent at the waist, the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - In rugby, a tackle occurs when a player in possession of the ball is held and brought to the ground by one or more opposing players. The tackle is made below the sternum.

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 ...

Many a rugby coach over the years has probably received a new player coming over from league and said to themselves, “well at least they will know how to tackle and carry”.

Researchers used video analysis to study 18,702 tackles.

April 08, 2025 at 9:00am BST. Lowering the tackle height in men’s community rugby has cut the rate of head collisions among players, a study suggests.

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