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World Rugby won’t lower tackle heights in elite game until 2027 at the earliest

Global rugby chiefs will monitor trials in community game before changing rules for professionals

Evening Standard

Rugby union split with lowered tackle height ruling set for elite game

The legal tackle height is set to be lowered at professional level despite the current backlash to the Rugby Football Union’s waist high law change among amateurs, in a move that will send shockwaves through the sport

The Guardian - UK

Rugby tackle laws to change at all levels everywhere in seismic move

World Rugby are set to follow the RFU's lead, with WalesOnline understanding that other home unions will likely announce changes soon

Wales Online

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Tonight's rugby news as union warned of 'player exodus' and ex-Scarlets coach lands Scotland role

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

England hero credits "no d***head policy" for World Cup win as he blasts "rugby is dead"

England's Rugby World Cup winner Neil Back has spoken out on the RFU's new controversial laws and remembered the key to the famous 2003 World Cup win under Sir Clive Woodward

Daily Mirror

England eye Saracens coach Ian Peel as next scrum guru with Richard Cockerill set for Montpellier

The RFU are also facing growing rebellion from clubs over imminent changes to the tackle height law

Evening Standard

How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban

THE Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) has provoked controversy after banning transgender women from playing contact rugby, as the debate continues on how…

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RFU under pressure to justify ban on tackles above waist in amateur rugby

Calls are growing for the governing body to produce more evidence that banning tackles above the waist in amateur rugby will improve the game or make it safer.

The Guardian - UK

Russia holds first talks with UEFA in bid to end exile from European football

The discussions came ahead of crunch talks at the International Olympic Committee

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell: RFU’s tackle height change could leave players ‘sitting ducks’

The RFU are yet to expand on their radical plans

Evening Standard

Today's rugby news as Welsh Government makes statement on 'deeply concerning' WRU allegations

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Johnny Sexton criticises RFU for lowering tackle height for amateurs

Ireland’s head coach and captain have expressed their disapproval for the RFU’s new tackle directive for amateurs but England’s are more supportive

The Guardian - UK

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton joins chorus of critics panning RFU’s tackle height change

Opinion is bitterly divided over plans to impose a waist-high limit on tackling from the 2023-24 season

Evening Standard

Johnny Sexton has major problem with new rugby rules around dangerous tackle

“Look, I don't agree with it. There's no point sitting on the fence," said the Ireland and Leinster star at the Six Nations launch in London

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Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones opens up on bitter end to England career as he makes sack confession

Eddie Jones saw his seven-year tenure in charge of England come to an abrupt end in December after a poor autumn internationals campaign resulted in fans calling for his sacking

Daily Mirror

Joe Marler leads chorus of disapproval as rugby tackle petition tops 46,000 signatories

A storm of protest has greeted the Rugby Football Union's decision to lower the legal tackle height to the waist and below - a move aimed at reducing head impact exposure and concussion risk in the tackle for both ball carrier and tackler

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as key Wales man left on crutches and players revolt against radical law change

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world today

The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s authorities hit a new low with unworkable change to tackle rules

The draconian shift will be virtually impossible for referees to enforce and will do little to reduce the number of head injuries

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Daily Mirror

Rugby chiefs introduce new waist-height tackle law in bid to reduce head injuries

The RFU have announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the community game to the waistline, with the new rule set to come in later this year

The Independent UK

‘Death of the game’: Rugby’s move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash

The rugby world has reacted to the RFU’s decision to lower the legal tackle height to below the waist across English community rugby

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as radical change made in England and new Wales call-up gets stern advice

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones admits England revenge mission as axed boss plots World Cup downfall

Eddie Jones was sacked from his role as England head coach in December following a poor run of form, and has since returned to his native Australia to take charge of the Wallabies

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones admits he would blank RFU bosses should Australia face England at World Cup

Eddie Jones has returned to Australia for a second stint with the Wallabies and claims he will not be speaking to the RFU bosses who sacked him as England head coach

Evening Standard

No regrets from RFU over Eddie Jones sacking despite potential Rugby World Cup reunion with ex-England boss

England rugby bosses are not concerned by the prospect of facing Eddie Jones next year

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones ‘held 14-month long talks in secret while still in charge of England’

Eddie Jones has agreed a deal to take over as Australia boss ahead of the World Cup, less than a month after he was axed by England

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