Rugby league and union are implementing new rules to lower the tackle height in an effort to reduce the risk of head contact and concussion. The South African Rugby Union approved new laws to make rugby safer at school and club levels. In England, tackling above the armpit will be outlawed from 2025. Additionally, SA Rugby extended the contract of Rian Oberholzer as CEO for two more years.
Could rugby league be about to change forever? Tackling above the armpit will be outlawed at all levels of the sport in England from 2025 to reduce the risk of head contact. Full story 👇 #BBCRL
SA Rugby has extended the contract of Rian Oberholzer as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for a further two years, the organisation confirmed on Friday. https://t.co/eAM6K6mfTU
Rugby league to follow union in lowering tackle height #rugbyleague #rugby https://t.co/Ww7txtp9JN
New laws to make rugby safer at school and club level were approved by the members of the South African Rugby Union at a general council meeting on Friday. https://t.co/qHLwL5k1go
Rugby league to lower professional tackle height over concussion risk https://t.co/FCVh94tQxR