RFU retreat from furious clubs
The English Rugby Football Union has released an official statement apologising for its handling of the decision to lower the tackle height in the amateur game.
World Rugby set to lower tackle height in pro rugby
World Rugby is reportedly planning to follow the RFU’s lead and lower the legal tackle height across all levels of elite rugby.
Owens red-cards waist tackle law
Former Test referee Nigel Owens says the RFU’s decision to ban tackles above the waist from 1 July will make it very “difficult” for match officials.
