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RFU’s Bill Sweeney facing calls to resign over tackle height rule-change debacle

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is facing calls to resign over the shambolic handling of the decision to lower the tackle height at community level

The Guardian - UK

RFU to press ahead with lowering tackle height but apologises for ‘anger’ caused

‘We fully acknowledge we got the engagement wrong, and we are truly sorry,’ the RFU said.

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as World Rugby issue statement on tackle height plans and English bosses apologise

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Wales Online

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RFU backtracks after ‘anger and concern’ at tackle height law change

The RFU has promised to now consult the community game following their poorly-received initial announcement

The Independent UK

Calls for RFU chief Bill Sweeney to resign after apologetic climbdown in tackle-height rule fiasco

Anger from across the game has forced English rugby bosses to apologise

Evening Standard

RFU apologises for handling of tackle height decision

RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney is potentially facing a no confidence vote from grassroots clubs.

The Independent UK

Uproar will force RFU to review decision to lower tackle height in the community game

Governing body is trying to see off prospect of a vote of no confidence in leadership

Evening Standard

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World Rugby won’t lower tackle heights in elite game until 2027 at the earliest

Global rugby chiefs will monitor trials in community game before changing rules for professionals

Evening Standard

Rugby union split with lowered tackle height ruling set for elite game

The legal tackle height is set to be lowered at professional level despite the current backlash to the Rugby Football Union’s waist high law change among amateurs, in a move that will send shockwaves through the sport

The Guardian - UK

Rugby tackle laws to change at all levels everywhere in seismic move

World Rugby are set to follow the RFU's lead, with WalesOnline understanding that other home unions will likely announce changes soon

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as union warned of 'player exodus' and ex-Scarlets coach lands Scotland role

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

England hero credits "no d***head policy" for World Cup win as he blasts "rugby is dead"

England's Rugby World Cup winner Neil Back has spoken out on the RFU's new controversial laws and remembered the key to the famous 2003 World Cup win under Sir Clive Woodward

Daily Mirror

England eye Saracens coach Ian Peel as next scrum guru with Richard Cockerill set for Montpellier

The RFU are also facing growing rebellion from clubs over imminent changes to the tackle height law

Evening Standard

How the rugby world reacted to Scotland's trans player ban

THE Scottish Rugby Union (SRU) has provoked controversy after banning transgender women from playing contact rugby, as the debate continues on how…

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RFU under pressure to justify ban on tackles above waist in amateur rugby

Calls are growing for the governing body to produce more evidence that banning tackles above the waist in amateur rugby will improve the game or make it safer.

Evening Standard

Russia holds first talks with UEFA in bid to end exile from European football

The discussions came ahead of crunch talks at the International Olympic Committee

Evening Standard

Andy Farrell: RFU’s tackle height change could leave players ‘sitting ducks’

The RFU are yet to expand on their radical plans

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Welsh Government makes statement on 'deeply concerning' WRU allegations

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Johnny Sexton criticises RFU for lowering tackle height for amateurs

Ireland’s head coach and captain have expressed their disapproval for the RFU’s new tackle directive for amateurs but England’s are more supportive

Evening Standard

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton joins chorus of critics panning RFU’s tackle height change

Opinion is bitterly divided over plans to impose a waist-high limit on tackling from the 2023-24 season

Irish Mirror

Johnny Sexton has major problem with new rugby rules around dangerous tackle

“Look, I don't agree with it. There's no point sitting on the fence," said the Ireland and Leinster star at the Six Nations launch in London

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones opens up on bitter end to England career as he makes sack confession

Eddie Jones saw his seven-year tenure in charge of England come to an abrupt end in December after a poor autumn internationals campaign resulted in fans calling for his sacking

Daily Mirror

Joe Marler leads chorus of disapproval as rugby tackle petition tops 46,000 signatories

A storm of protest has greeted the Rugby Football Union's decision to lower the legal tackle height to the waist and below - a move aimed at reducing head impact exposure and concussion risk in the tackle for both ball carrier and tackler

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as key Wales man left on crutches and players revolt against radical law change

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The Guardian - UK

Rugby’s authorities hit a new low with unworkable change to tackle rules

The draconian shift will be virtually impossible for referees to enforce and will do little to reduce the number of head injuries

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