“I don’t think fans understand the seriousness in terms of having a sport that can be insured” – Professor responds to criticism of rugby league’s new tackle height trial

IN case you have missed it, a new rugby league law has been trialled at an academy level of rugby league. The lowering of the tackle height to below the armpit set a few people on the warpath - particularly when the academy fixture between Bradford Bulls and Leeds Rhinos ended with almost 60 penalties being awarded. However, the data proves t

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