Lowering the tackle height in men's rugby has successfully reduced the rate of head collisions among players, a study ...
Researchers at Edinburgh University used video analysis to study tackles from 60 men's community matches in Scotland.
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 ...
The findings from the University of Edinburgh research have the potential to change the laws of rugby union Lowering the ...