The laws of tackling

Tackling is the only way of legally bringing down your opponent in rugby union. But there are certain laws on how to tackle and if these are not adhered to, penalties will follow. When you tackle an ... Read More

Rugby News

England legend Steve Thompson has accused rugby administrators of 'flogging players until they fall apart' as he called for the government to act on promises to address the sport's concussion crisis. Read More

RFU backs TMO after TV commentary ‘distracted’ him during Farrell decision

The RFU’s statement added: “The incident was an unusual and unfortunate occurrence. The PGMOT, Premiership Rugby and TNT Sports are working closely together to make sure this does not happen ... Read More

National Rugby League provides path to how NFL ban on hip-drop tackle can be coached, officiated

Rugby union was first ... see a number of similar tackles that aren’t necessarily offenses,” Annesley told The Sun. “The ones that we see that aren’t charged under our judiciary code ... Read More

World Rugby consider radical plan to broaden game’s popularity

World Rugby are considering lowering tackle height in the elite game as ... The role of the television match official (TMO) will also come under scrutiny by what has been termed ‘specialist ... Read More

Tonight's rugby news as omitted World Cup star backed for Gatland recall and RFU apologise for blunder

Max Llewellyn has been tipped for a Wales recall by Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington ... by fourth official Charlie Gayther. An RFU statement read: “The RFU Professional Game ... Read More

Rugby union equipment guide

As with any sport, rugby union requires a few pieces of specialist equipment ... as well as enjoy playing the game more. Click on the above to get details on each bit of equipment. Read More

Australia women's rugby union team

rounded out their WXV1 campaign with a 25-19 win over Wales in Auckland in Jay Tregonning’s final game as coach New Zealand crushed Australia’s women’s rugby team for the second time this ... Read More

Rugby Union: Women's Six Nations Results And Standings

total points): France 1 1 0 0 38 17 1 5 The Barron's news department was not involved in the creation of the content above. This article was produced by AFP. For more ... Read More

Tonight's rugby news as omitted World Cup star backed for Gatland recall and RFU apologise for blunder

These are your evening rugby headlines on Easter Sunday. Max Llewellyn has been tipped for a Wales recall by Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington. The 25-year-old won two Wales caps last ... Read More