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Rugby Tightens Return-to-Play Windows Again
Graduated return-to-play protocols have been extended once more, with the longest stand-down periods now applying to players with a history of repeated incidents.
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Tackle Height Law Trials Extended to More Competitions
Lowered legal tackle heights are being trialled across additional levels, with data on head impact rates driving further expansion.
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The Jackal and the Breakdown Arms Race
The contest for the ball on the floor has become rugby's defining battleground. We trace how the jackal threat reshaped defensive systems, attacking structures and the shape of the modern back row.
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Kicking to Compete: Rugby's Aerial Chess Match
The contestable kick has moved from a last resort to a primary attacking weapon. We break down the aerial contest, the chase structures behind it, and why possession statistics have stopped meaning what they used to.