Death of the game': Rugby's move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash
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Rugby union split with lowered tackle height ruling set for elite game, Rugby union
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Tackle height set to be lowered across elite rugby
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Two players needed to replace Wilkinson says Toulon boss
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Experiment on ban on tackles above waist may be law by 2023 World Cup, World Rugby
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World Rugby Tackle Height Directive - WRU Game Locker
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Johnny Sexton criticises RFU for lowering tackle height for amateurs, Rugby union
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Rugby union split with lowered tackle height ruling set for elite game, Rugby union
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Johnny Sexton criticises RFU for lowering tackle height for amateurs, Rugby union
TACKLE HEIGHT TRIAL 2024-2025 - Celtics Rugby Union Club
RFU backtracks after 'anger and concern' at tackle height law change
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RFU act to protect players with lower tackles at amateur level as game addresses concussion crisis
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RFU act to protect players with lower tackles at amateur level as game addresses concussion crisis