Australian rugby to trial lower tackle height to reduce concussions
Rugby Australia said on Friday it will trial a lowering of the legal tackle height from the shoulder line to below the sternum in a bid to reduce concussions.
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Better tackle technique will reduce head impacts in grassroots rugby – study
The majority of high-force head impacts in community rugby occur as a result of poor tackle technique or at the breakdown, a study has found.
RFU ‘deeply disappointed’ as World Rugby closes case against Mbongeni Mbonambi
World Rugby’s decision to close its investigation into the alleged racist slur directed at Tom Curry by Mbongeni Mbonambi due to insufficient evidence has drawn a furious response from the Rugby Football Union.
Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study
A rugby player’s risk of developing an incurable brain disease uniquely associated with repeated head impacts is relative to the length of their career, a new study indicates.
World Rugby confirms 24-team World Cup from 2027, 'Nations Cup' from 2026
The men's Rugby World Cup will enlarge from 20 nations to 24 for its next edition in Australia in 2027, World Rugby announced on Tuesday.
Bryan Habana 'extremely humbled' by World Rugby Hall of Fame induction: 'Dreams do come true'
Legendary former Springbok winger Bryan Habana says he's humbled after it was confirmed that he would be inducted into World Rugby's Hall of Fame.
World Rugby introduce smart mouthguard technology
World Rugby have introduced smart mouthguard technology as part of the Head Injury Assessment (HIA), which will make it's debut in the WXV women's competition in October.
Rule changes turning rugby into 'power contest', says Eddie Jones
Rugby's global governing body has turned the sport into a power contest at the World Cup, according to outspoken Australia head coach Eddie Jones.