Rugby Football Union lowers tackling height in law that could have rugby league repercussions

RECENTLY, there has been a major crackdown on foul play and high shots in both rugby union and rugby league. Now, the 15-man code has gone one step further by bringing in a reduced tackling height across the community game for the 2023-24 season in a move that could have repercussions for the 13-man game. Tackles are now set to made at the wa

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