Tackle Height Law Change

[Communications Team]

With the new laws on tackle height being introduced for the community game from next season the NCA has added information created by the RFU to explain the new law with regard to tackler and ball carrier.

Might be worth a browse while we wait for the season to start so you are all ready to help the refs with their decisions 

NCA Website Link

[grooveavenue]

Base of the Sternum it is, then.

Is it likely, as an aid, this part of the shirt could be coloured day glo. Of course teams with traditional bands already on their shirts (probably 70%+?) may have something to say on this significantly serious ruling for players.

[tigerburnie]

Someone who posts on the rolling maul site coaches in France, where this law has been in for a few years, he reckons it won't be a problem for clubs or players, unless they are DR or loan players from the Championship or Premiership, where different laws apply, can't train to do two different sets of tackle laws easily.