High tackle headache: implications of referee agreement for tackle height law change

Objectives Rugby Union has a relatively high risk of injury. Early evidence suggests a benefit of lowering tackle height to reduce head and neck injuries, although concerns persist among stakeholders regarding implementation challenges. This study aimed to understand whether referees can reach the s...

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Main Authors: Carly D McKay, Ash Kolstad, Stephen W West, Ruth Leese, Ricardo T Sant'Anna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-01-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/11/1/e002347.full
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