Rugby tackle change linked to drop in head collisions
Researchers at Edinburgh University used video analysis to study tackles from 60 men's community matches in Scotland.
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Lower rugby tackle height linked to drop in head collisions – study
Researchers also found the change in tackle height was linked to a 19% drop in the rate of head and upper torso contacts to the ball-carrier and an increase in frequency of tackles to the ball carrier ...
See the shocking moment boy, 12, has his shoulder shattered by dangerous footy tackle - as his horrified father lashes out
A 12-year-old boy is recovering with a broken shoulder after a dangerous lifting tackle during a junior rugby league match left him hospitalised and unwilling to return to the game.
Calls for change after 12yo shatters shoulder in dangerous high tackle
The frightening moment a 12-year-old boy was thrown to the ground in a dangerous high tackle during a junior rugby league match is being investigated.
NRL 2025: Will Taj Annan debut for Knights, Lewis Dodd, Rabbitohs halves injuries, Kade Dykes return from knee injury, Francis Molo
Raymond Tuaimalo Vaega put himself in the box seat to replace the injured Jason Saab (ankle) this week after a barnstorming performance in New South Wales Cup. Tuiamalo Vaega bagged a hat-trick, had ...
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NRL: High tackle crackdown takes first scalps as Des Hasler could face sanctions amid post-match comments.
A crackdown on foul play saw heads and eyes roll during round five of the NRL premiership. Eight sin-bins were issued over the weekend, following last Monday’s notice from ...