“Greg’s got everything you’d want from a back-rower,” said Dave Walder, Exeter attack coach. “He’s physical, abrasive, very ...

Glasgow Warriors' Ollie Smith explains how losing his brother at age 21 affected his rugby career and inspired his family to ...

St Ives and St Neots played out a gripping 38–38 draw on a cold but gloriously sunny afternoon, in a fiercely contested derby that had everything: early tries, momentum swings, controversial calls, ...

Wiveliscombe RFC beat Torquay 42-13 with seven tries and Somerset Colts debuts, extending their league lead to eight points.

This approach has been shown to enhance both safety and long-term player performance by delaying tackling and prioritising fun and fundamental skill development. SA Rugby is tightening safety rules ...

Image used for illustration purposes only. Photo: Charmaine Botes Visser Images SA Rugby has standardised the age at which tackling is permitted for young players. Children in the U5 to U8 age groups ...

Tackling, along with other aspects like rule differences and protective equipment, is often a source of friendly banter between fans of the NRL, rugby union and American football. Watch an average 6 ...

After a successful trial in community rugby, a lower "sternum tackle height" is to be introduced into the elite game for the first time at next year's World Under-20 championships in Georgia, World ...

A massive fire has ripped through the club house of a historic sports ground this morning. The blaze devastated Penarth Rugby Club near Cardiff, Wales, which is also the headquarters for the seaside ...

Correspondence to Kathryn Dane, Discipline of Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine, Dublin, D02 PN40, Ireland; danek{at}tcd.ie Objectives Tackle-related injuries account for up to ...