RFU Community Update August 2019
World Rugby has issued a law application guideline and supporting educational materials to assist everyone in the game with the on-field sanction decision-making process for high tackle and shoulder charges.
Reflecting the evidence-based approach to reducing the risk of concussion, the ‘decision-making framework for high tackles’ was developed in partnership with union and competition delegates attending the player welfare symposium in France and includes player, coach, match official and medic input.
It is a simple step-by-step guide with the purpose of:
• Improving the consistency in application of on-field sanctions by distinguishing between dangerous tackles that warrant a penalty, yellow card or red card.
• Supporting protection of the head of both players by consistently and frequently sanctioning the tackle behaviour that is known to be the highest risk.
Available as a PDF, the framework is also supported by an educational video and illustrates what match officials are looking for when determining a sanction.
The process focuses on the source of direct contact to the head, the degree of force and, for the first time, any mitigating or aggravating factors that may be applied by the match officials. It will be a useful tool for coaches, players, match officials, media and fans. It provides a fresh emphasis and does not retrospectively judge previous decisions.
Click here for the decision-making framework for high tackles.
Many referee societies will be undertaking more detailed training, please make contact with your local society for dates to attend.
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