Rugby: Tackle height to be lowered as concerns over concussions and head injuries grow

From next season, the legal tackle height in community rugby will be lowered from below the shoulders to the base of the sternum in a move to address concerns over injuries and concussions in the sport.

The Rugby Football Union says "a lot of injuries" have occurred as a result of high tackles - with a height reduction aiming to slash up to 4,000 head injuries every year.

Read more on the story here: https://news.sky.com/story/rugby-tackle-height-to-be-lowered-as-concerns-over-concussions-and-head-injuries-grow-12938426

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