Rugby league has further tightened its concussion rules for the 2023 season, but the sport will not amend its stance on tackle height despite significant and controversial changes adopted by rugby union.
The Rugby Football Union will ban tackling above waist height from next season in the community game, a decision that has met a significant backlash. But the 13-player code has no immediate plans to adopt a similar policy before the domestic season beginning at professional level later this month.
