Objective Within women’s rugby league (n=12 teams), we (1) identified modifiers for head-to-head contacts informed by sport partners (eg, players, coaches, match officials); (2) compared head-to-head ...

SA Rugby has standardised the age at which tackling is permitted for young players. This will see children in the U5 to U8 ...

To (1) systematically review the literature to identify which match-related risk factors and mechanisms of rugby tackle events result in musculoskeletal injury, concussion, head injury assessments, ...

Changes to the legal tackle height set by World Rugby for community rugby will be introduced at next year's World Rugby Under-20 Championship, which will be played in Georgia.

Rugby union, commonly known as just rugby, is a fast-paced and physical team sport. More girls and women in Canada and around the world are playing it now than ever before. As of 2021, women's rugby ...

Rugby remains “a long, long way” from making a law change to lower the tackle height at elite level despite “positive results ...

SA Rugby updates tackling laws for school and club rugby, enhancing player safety after a Gqeberha tragedy, backed by ...

This approach has been shown to enhance both safety and long-term player performance by delaying tackling and prioritising fun and fundamental skill development.

Former Edinburgh coach leaves Georgian roleA round-up of some of the best rugby stories this Monday evening:Richard Cockerill steps down as Georgia coachRichard Cockerill, the former England hooker ...

Danie van der Lith SOUTH African youth rugby is about to undergo one of its most significant shifts in years. SA Rugby has officially standardised the age at which tackling may begin — a move driven ...

There will be no consequence for England flanker Tom Curry after he was accused of pushing Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi ...