Category: Rugby Union Rules

Edinburgh coach rules out glory but relishes Heineken test – Edinburgh Evening News Edinburgh Evening NewsEdinburgh coach rules out glory but relishes Heineken testEdinburgh Evening NewsCoach Richard Cockerill is relishing leading Edinburgh back to the top table of European club competition for the first time in four years but was typically forthright at the Dublin…

Peter Smith – 'Fairer' structure needs to be allied to important rule changes – Yorkshire Evening Post Yorkshire Evening PostPeter Smith – 'Fairer' structure needs to be allied to important rule changesYorkshire Evening PostNext year's system is fairer and probably provides Championship teams with a better prospect of going up a division, though this will…

World Rugby considers banning upright tackles and ditching the 'nipple line' rule – Independent Community Newspaper Independent Community NewspaperWorld Rugby considers banning upright tackles and ditching the 'nipple line' ruleIndependent Community NewspaperIt has been reported that research shows nearly 75 percent of concussions in rugby are suffered by tacklers, with the majority occurring when the…

World Rugby considers banning upright tackles and ditching the 'nipple line' rule – Stuff.co.nz Stuff.co.nzWorld Rugby considers banning upright tackles and ditching the 'nipple line' ruleStuff.co.nzIt has been reported that research shows nearly 75 percent of concussions in rugby are suffered by tacklers, with the majority occurring when the defender's head strikes the ball runner.…

Upright tackles next to go in fight against head injury – RugbyPass RugbyPassUpright tackles next to go in fight against head injuryRugbyPassAccording to the Sydney Telegraph, World Rugby are reportedly considering new rules to make the game safer. Proposed changes included banning upright tackles and suspending concussed players. After research has shown that tacklers pose…

Rugby chaos or saviour? Nipple line gone but upright tackles out – New Zealand Herald Rugby chaos or saviour? Nipple line gone but upright tackles outNew Zealand HeraldThe nipple line has been scrapped — but rugby's desperate bid to beat concussion could see the game turned upside down if drastic new proposals are successful. World…

Chris Rattue: Billy Slater comedy proves rugby league still riding high as king of the rort – New Zealand Herald Chris Rattue: Billy Slater comedy proves rugby league still riding high as king of the rortNew Zealand HeraldAnd there's nothing more certain in life than death, taxes, an upcoming Donald Trump tweet and another rugby…

Players to be banned for getting themselves concussed under radical new tackle law being considered – WalesOnline WalesOnlinePlayers to be banned for getting themselves concussed under radical new tackle law being consideredWalesOnlineRugby players could face suspension for getting concussed while making a tackle under radical new rules being considered to combat the worrying number of…

World Rugby's radical solution to fix concussion crisis – Daily Telegraph Daily TelegraphWorld Rugby's radical solution to fix concussion crisisDaily TelegraphPLAYERS will be suspended for getting concussed under radical new rules being considered by World Rugby to combat head injuries. The idea is to save players from themselves after exhaustive research revealed that nearly 75…

World Rugby consider overhauling tackle protocols to prevent concussion – The Rugby Paper The Rugby PaperWorld Rugby consider overhauling tackle protocols to prevent concussionThe Rugby PaperNew rules could come into force after next year's World Cup as World Rugby combats head injuries related to tackling. A study in 2016 revealed 75 per cent of concussions…