Rugby: Tackle height to be lowered as concerns over concussions and head injuries grow

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From next season, the legal tackle height in community rugby will be lowered from below the shoulders to the base of the sternum in a move to address concerns over injuries and concussions in the sport.

The Rugby Football Union says "a lot of injuries" have occurred as a result of high tackles - with a height reduction aiming to slash up to 4,000 head injuries every year.

Read more on the story here: https://news.sky.com/story/rugby-tackle-height-to-be-lowered-as-concerns-over-concussions-and-head-injuries-grow-12938426

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