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World Rugby pushes for 'belly tackles' trial in attempt to reduce number of concussions

The RFU have already announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the amateur game to the waistline from July and now World Rugby are urging other countries to trial something similar

Daily Mirror

New World Rugby rankings see Wales climb as top four now streets ahead of rest

Warren Gatland's side avoided dropping to their lowest ever position with a win over Italy

Wales Online

Rugby tackles limited to belly height as World Rugby make major announcement

Community rugby across the globe is being urged to change tackle height

Wales Online

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

Rugby Australia says it will participate in a trial of lowering tackle heights in community rugby to below the sternum to help protect players from head injuries and concussion.

ABC News

World Rugby urges tackle height trial in community game

Governing body World Rugby wants member unions to join a trial lowering of the legal tackle height in community rugby.

The New Daily

‘Belly tackles’ on the way to improve rugby safety

World Rugby’s recommendation is that the height for trials at non-elite level should be set below the sternum

The Independent UK

Parents of Scotland star who died suddenly at 26 accuse SRU of behaving ‘dishonourably’

The parents of former rugby international Siobhan Cattigan have accused the Scottish Rugby Union of treating her tribute 'dishonourably', as well as losing her jersey

Daily Mirror

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Rugby injuries: how pre-season training can help players avoid the sidelines

The list of injured players in the Six Nations Championship is, once again, long. Unsurprising you may say, given the physical nature of the sport. That’s often cited as one of the elements that captivates fans and attracts players.

The Conversation

Grant Gilchrist to miss rest of Six Nations after three-match ban

He has been ruled out for the rest of Scotland's Six Nations campaign.

The National (Scotland)

Ireland and Scotland on collision course with World Cup showdown on horizon

Ireland and Scotland will feature with South Africa in a devilishly competitive World Cup pool in France but this jeopardy is no bad thing

The Guardian - UK

Women’s rugby revolution gathers pace but the sums don’t yet add up

A lack of money and gulf in class between the top teams and the rest could undermine progress in the women’s game

The Guardian - UK

Rugby chiefs to hold draw closer to World Cups after 2023 'top five' controversy

“There has never been so much movement over a two-year period. Bearing that in mind, and noting the format of four pools of five teams, there is arguably no perfect time for a draw”

Daily Mirror

British and Irish Lions open door to first ever women's tour - 130 years after men's team

Women's rugby union could be set to take a huge leap with the British and Irish Lions said to be looking at the possibility of forming a women's team and tour

Daily Mirror

New World Rugby rankings see Wales equal worst ever as defeat in Italy will confirm unprecedented demise

Things will get even worse without a win in Rome

Wales Online

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Wales Online

Wales v England referee Mathieu Raynal, the injury-prone official who stunned world rugby with controversial call

The Frenchman is the man in the middle at the Principality Stadium this weekend

Wales Online

Rob Howley reveals devastating phone call that ended hopes of returning to Wales with Warren Gatland

The former Wales and Lions scrum-half had hoped to return to Welsh rugby

Wales Online

Italy v Ireland referee Mike Adamson, the official who left Nigel Owens baffled with controversial call

The Scot was criticised after awarding a dubious try in Wales' Six Nations clash with England last year

Daily Mirror

Paul Grayson column: Out-of-date World Cup draw makes rugby a laughing stock

'It should be the least predictable tournament we've known, yet with World Rugby insisting on the draw being made three years ago we finds ourselves with the sport’s top five nations together in the same half. A complete nonsense'

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All talk about the Women's Game

A new sports talk show made for women, by women, makes its debut on Sky this week, hoping to capitalise on the nation's zeal for the world champion Black Ferns. Suzanne McFadden writes.

The Guardian - US

Major League Rugby returns for season six – with US game at a crossroads

Utah chief executive bullish about prospects despite men’s Eagles’ World Cup failure and an ever-shifting landscape

Wales Online

New World Rugby rankings leave Wales and Gatland on brink of nadir against England

Wales' shocking start to the 2023 Six Nations is reflected in the world ranking situation

Wales Online

Ireland defeat France 32-19 in instant Six Nations classic in Dublin

The match between the two highest-ranked teams in world rugby lived up to its billing

Wales Online

New World Rugby rankings see Scotland reach highest ever position as Wales cast further adrift

There have been some big changes following the opening weekend of the Six Nations

Daily Mirror

England accused of 'illegal' scrum ahead of Six Nations opener with Scotland

New England coach Steve Borthwick takes charge for the first time on Saturday as his side taken on Scotland in their opening 2023 Six Nations game at Twickenham

Wales Online

Wales v Ireland head to head ratings as Gatland's men measure up to world's best

It's a major test for Warren Gatland's players as they open their Six Nations campaign

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