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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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

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

The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and the wider world today

Wales Online

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

The Guardian - UK

Rugby chiefs introduce new waist-height tackle law in bid to reduce head injuries

The RFU have announced plans to lower the legal tackle height in the community game to the waistline, with the new rule set to come in later this year

Daily Mirror

‘Death of the game’: Rugby’s move to lower legal tackle height faces backlash

The rugby world has reacted to the RFU’s decision to lower the legal tackle height to below the waist across English community rugby

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as radical change made in England and new Wales call-up gets stern advice

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

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Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones admits England revenge mission as axed boss plots World Cup downfall

Eddie Jones was sacked from his role as England head coach in December following a poor run of form, and has since returned to his native Australia to take charge of the Wallabies

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones admits he would blank RFU bosses should Australia face England at World Cup

Eddie Jones has returned to Australia for a second stint with the Wallabies and claims he will not be speaking to the RFU bosses who sacked him as England head coach

Evening Standard

No regrets from RFU over Eddie Jones sacking despite potential Rugby World Cup reunion with ex-England boss

England rugby bosses are not concerned by the prospect of facing Eddie Jones next year

Daily Mirror

Eddie Jones ‘held 14-month long talks in secret while still in charge of England’

Eddie Jones has agreed a deal to take over as Australia boss ahead of the World Cup, less than a month after he was axed by England

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The Independent UK

Gallagher Premiership clubs’ finances ‘clearly unsustainable’, report MPs

The select committee report was critical of the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby.

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Pivac unsurprised by Gatland decision and ex-Wales boss backs talent he developed for World Cup

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond on the day Warren Gatland names his 2023 Six Nations squad

The Independent UK

MPs issue damning report on Premiership clubs’ ‘unsustainable’ finances

The select committee report was critical of the Rugby Football Union and Premiership Rugby.

The Guardian - UK

RFU did not block Eddie Jones joining rivals for ‘legal and moral’ reasons

The RFU decided against inserting a clause in Eddie Jones’s severance package to prevent him coaching England’s rivals at thie World Cup this year for ‘legal and moral’ reasons, it can be revealed

Evening Standard

Steve Borthwick insists he had no hesitation over picking Owen Farrell as England captain after tackle trouble

Steve Borthwick insisted he had no hesitation selecting Owen Farrell once the England captain’s Six Nations availability was cleared up by the RFU.

The Guardian - UK

Eddie Jones’ swift Australia return could come back to bite England

The RFU lost patience with the Australian but he is back in his natural habitat and will be lying in wait come the World Cup

Daily Mirror

England collision course is Eddie Jones' dream scenario and nightmare for Twickenham suits

England will likely meet Australia in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup - and that will mean a reunion with axed boss Eddie Jones as he was named new Wallabies coach

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