Two-year trial for tackle law in Wales

THE WRU is introducing a restriction on the height of the tackle allowed in the community game in Wales in a two-year trial with an aim to increase safety. Earlier this year the RFU announced a similar move for community clubs in England. The Welsh men’s Premiership and competition involving the four professional regions will be exempt from the trial, but all leagues below that – including schools, college and university games – will be included. From Saturday, July 1 tackles for male and female players older than U12s must be below the sternum. Anything betw...

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