Rugby Australia to trial lowering legal tackle height from shoulder lines to sternum

World Rugby is looking at lowering the legal tackle height to help avoid the occurrence of head injuries. (Getty Images: David Rogwers, File)

Rugby Australia says it wants to be part of a trial in community rugby to lower the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum.

The move follows an announcement from World Rugby calling on national unions to conduct trials aimed at reducing the amount of concussions in the game.