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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor

Amateur rugby clubs experiencing more concussions since tackle law change – MP

An MP claims amateur players are suffering more concussions since the tackle law was changed (Alamy/PA) -

Amateur rugby union clubs are experiencing a higher number of concussions after laws were changed around tackle height, an MP has claimed, as he said the English Rugby Football Union (RFU) needs to collect data.

Perran Moon (Camborne and Redruth) said concussions experienced by players were also more severe in some cases, as the “tackle area” has been reduced.

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