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A high tackle is an illegal tackling move in rugby football. A high tackle occurs when a player tackles or attempts to tackle an opponent whereby their arm makes contact with the ball carrier’s chest. [1] [2] The move is dangerous due to the risk of injury to the head and neck of the player being tackled. [3]
Changes to tackle height rules were first announced by the RFL for all leagues in December 2023, with tackling above the armpit outlawed in order to reduce rates of head concussion injuries during matches. [4]
A player makes a stiff-arm tackle when using a stiff-arm to strike an opponent (Laws of the Game, Rugby Union, Law 10.4, dangerous Play and Misconduct, Section (e), dangerous tackling). Therefore, a stiff-arm fend , as described above is permitted (even a high fend) so long as it does not constitute striking the opponent (similar to an open ...
A high tackle (or head-high tackle) is a form of tackle where the tackler grasps the ball carrier above the line of the shoulders, most commonly around the neck or at the line of the chin and jaw. Executed violently or at speed, a high tackle is potentially dangerous, so are often not just sanctioned with a penalty, but also a yellow or red card.
What constitutes cautionable unsporting behaviour is generally at the referee's discretion, though Law 12 lists a number of examples. [1]: Law 12.3 These include simulation, i.e., attempts to deceive the referee, or attempting to score by handling the ball. Fouls which are committed recklessly or fouls which are committed with the intention of ...
World Rugby’s recommendation is that the height for trials at non-elite level should be set below the sternum
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A high tackle (or head-high tackle) is when the tackler grasps the ball carrier above the shoulders, most commonly around the neck or at the line of the chin and jaw. Executed violently or at speed, a high tackle is potentially lethal and a cause for penalties and yellow (or red) cards. Hit-up Australasian term for crash ball. Hold