Rugby-RFU apologises for 'anger and concern' caused by tackle height guidelines


  • Rugby
  • Friday, 27 Jan 2023

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(Reuters) -England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) on Friday apologised after its new low tackle guidelines were met with widespread criticism, adding it would conduct workshops with volunteers, players, coaches and match officials to explain the proposals.

The RFU announced last week that tackling above the waist will be banned in community rugby matches from next season to reduce head impact exposure and concussion risk.

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