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Why do we don't do rough tackles in rugby?

Updated: 8/20/2019
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It you are in the mini/junior Rugby sections then for helth and safety full body tackles are not allowed. If you are in the youth to senior levels - full body tackling is allowed and it IS rough when the big hits come in.

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