When I was a sophomore in college, I learned how to tackle for the first time. A veteran on Western Washington University’s Women’s rugby team coached me through correct body positioning, safety and ...

In the modern day game, as rugby fans we are well-accustomed to seeing big hits, but sometimes there's one that really stands out. Sheer power combined with perfect tackle technique can still ...

The RFL have confirmed that the controversial tackle height laws introduced last year will remain in the academy and reserve ...

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 ...