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Feb 2023
56m 56s

Will rugby union’s new tackle law cause ...

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A radical new ruling banning tackling above the waist in amateur rugby has sent shockwaves through the sport.

But is it a necessary change to address the epidemic of serious head injuries, or a radical departure that alters the essence of rugby and could prompt a mass exodus from the game?

We take you to a grassroots rugby club still reeling from the ruling - and hear from influential scientist Ross Tucker whose research has prompted the change.

And we get the view of England men's most-capped player Ben Youngs on a directive that’s divided rugby.

Panel: Delyth Lloyd, Dan Roan, Chris Jones

Producer: Sam Sheringham

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