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This is a further memorandum in relation to Dangerous Tackles.<\/p>\n

The specific provisions of Law 10.4(e) in relation to High Tackles are as follows:<\/p>\n

A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around the opponent\u2019s neck or head is dangerous play.<\/p>\n

A stiff-arm tackle is dangerous play. A player makes a stiff-arm tackle when using a stiff-arm to strike an opponent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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At an IRB Medical Conference held in November 2010 at Lensbury the results of studies related to injuries sustained as a result of tackles were outlined. A study in England concluded that\u00a0\u201cstricter implementation of the Laws of Rugby relating to collisions and tackles above the line of the shoulder may reduce the number of head\/neck injuries\u201d<\/em><\/strong>. A separate study in New Zealand concluded that\u00a0\u201cball carriers were at highest risk from tackles to the head and neck region\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n

The participants at the Medical Conference generally recognized that tackles above the line of the shoulders have the potential to cause serious injury and noted that a trend had emerged whereby players responsible for such tackles were not being suitably sanctioned.<\/p>\n

The purpose of this Memorandum is to emphasise that as with tip tackles, they must be dealt with severely by Referees and all those involved in the off-field disciplinary process.<\/p>\n

It is recognized of course, as with other types of illegal and\/or foul play, depending on the circumstances of the high tackle,\u00a0the range of sanctions extends from a penalty kick to the player receiving a red card<\/strong>. An illegal high tackle involving a stiff arm or swinging arm to the head of the opponent, with no regard to the player\u2019s safety, bears all the hallmarks of an action which should result in a\u00a0Red Card\u00a0or a\u00a0Yellow Card\u00a0being seriously considered.<\/p>\n

Referees and Citing Commissioners should not make their decisions based on what they consider was the intention of the offending player. Their decision should be based on an objective assessment (as per Law 10.4(e)) of the overall circumstances of the tackle.<\/p>\n

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This is a further memorandum in relation to Dangerous Tackles. The specific provisions of Law 10.4(e) in relation to High Tackles are as follows: A player must not tackle (or try to tackle) an opponent above the line of the shoulders even if the tackle starts below the line of the shoulders. A tackle around … <\/p>\n

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