Tackle height lowered at SA schools, club rugby levels in search of player safety
SA Rugby has confirmed significant changes in tackle laws at school and club level in an effort to keep players safe.
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Ireland to play two tests against Springboks in 2024
Ireland will play two Tests against the world champion Springboks in South Africa next summer.
Champions Cup: Harry Byrne gets nod over Ciarán Frawley for Leinster
Harry Byrne will start at out-half for Leinster in Sunday's Investec Champions Cup Pool 4 opener against La Rochelle with Leo Cullen making 11 changes to his side for their rematch with the defending champions.
Rugby League-RFL to lower tackle height over safety concerns
Tackling above the armpit will be banned in rugby league matches in Britain to "make the sport safer and more accessible at all levels", governing body Rugby Football League (RFL) said on Friday.
EPCR Champions and Challenge Cup Round 1: fixtures, teams
Coverage of Round 1 of the EPCR Champions and Challenge Cups.
More tweaks but Champions Cup still lacks pool magic
Upon revealing the tweaks to this season's Investec Champions Cup back in the summer, EPCR Chairman Dominic McKay said their goal was to create a format which "everyone can easily understand, engage with and follow".
Champions Cup round 1: All you need to know
It's round one of the Investec Champions Cup as Connacht, Ulster, Munster and Leinster begin their European adventures.