Everyone loves a big tackle in rugby, whether it be a monstrous hit or a piece of technical brilliance, it never goes ...

As a consequence players like England's Jonny Wilkinson or Stephen Jones of Wales now make as many tackles as the back-row. But the best outside-halves control the tempo of a game. There are all ...

Background Approximately 25% of Rugby Union injuries occur to players executing a tackle and they mostly involve upper-body regions. Objective To investigate how upper-body biomechanical loading ...

Gabrielle Vernier (tackling) is banned for France's next two games following a red card against Ireland Rugby union should consider banning head coaches from matches if their players are ...