Law trials and changes
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@reprobate said in Law trials and changes:
can see the theory behind the goal line drop out - it's meant to stop the boring drive for the line over and over again by the fatties as soon as you're 5m out rather than passing it and finding a gap. those close-in drives are a lot easier to be held up, and aren't a great spectacle.
admittedly it hasn't worked yet, I think mostly because teams are slow to adapt - but hopefully it will. A bit like how most teams (particularly us) are still not exploiting the 50/22 rule to its full extent.I think the players are starting to adjust. It has taken a long time
On the 50/22 I would like to see a 22/50 as well. That would force the wingers back more often.. creating space for a long range attack
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Ball technology at U-20
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NZ Community Rugby only.
I'm only posting the paragraphs about the tackle height rules in community rugby here.
I'll post the info about player numbers in the "NZ Club Rugby 2023 ( General)" thread.
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Community rugby tackle height trial extended for 2024 and 2025.
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Strong acceptance and compliance with new tackle height.
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New women and girls’ rugby tackle programme set to be introduced.
After successful implementation in 2023, NZR has also confirmed the reduced tackle height in community rugby will be extended until the end of the 2025 season, in line with World Rugby’s global recommendations.
Lancaster said the trial, which involves the first tackler tackling below the sternum and targeting the belly area, had improved the safety and quality of games and was strongly supported by the rugby community.
“Our participants have told us that want the tackle area of the game to be safer and that’s been our focus. The resounding feedback we’ve heard from our players, coaches and referees is that they understood the reason for change and that’s been critical to its success.
“We appreciate it’s an adjustment to make and our community participants can be proud of the way they have adapted and played the game this season. There’s still room for improvement, but we’re seeing the majority of first tackles below the sternum, more offloads and faster games.”
Match analysis by NZR found that 90% of first tackles in 1st XV school rugby, 78% in senior men’s rugby and 72% in senior women’s rugby were below the sternum this season. In premier men’s club rugby, offloads increased by as much as 65% when compared to games in 2022.
Survey data from community participants identified that 61% thought the lower tackle height was either significantly safer or somewhat safer for the first tackler, with 72% agreeing that the lower tackle height was safer for the ball carrier.
NZR has confirmed an expanded Tackle Clinic programme in 2024 to meet the growing needs of the women and girls’ game.
Restrictions around the defending halfback at scrums in all grades of community rugby will also continue for the next two seasons.
Over 95% of participants surveyed supported the impact the halfback innovation has had on attacking rugby through quicker, cleaner ball. Game analysis by NZR identified only 2% of all scrums now result in a handling error.
A maximum scrum push of 1.5 metres in senior non-premier rugby has been extended with 68% of participants believing scrums were safer as a result.
2024 and 2025 community rugby game innovations:
1 Reduced tackle height to below the sternum targeting the belly area for all community rugby grades
The first tackler must tackle below the sternum and target the belly area. The second tackler can legally tackle below the shoulders in accordance with current rugby law.
2 Defensive halfback offside at scrum for all community rugby grades
The halfback of the team not in possession must remain 1 metre from the scrum and may not advance past the tunnel until the scrum has ended.
3 Maximum 1.5 metre scrum push for all community rugby, excluding senior premier club rugby grades
The maximum push of any scrum is limited to 1.5 metres, unless the scrum is within 5 metres of the goal line. Please note: Small Blacks rugby at U12 and U13s is already limited to a maximum 0.5 metre scrum push and Teenage rugby is limited to a maximum 1.5 metre scrum push.
Reduced tackle height in community rugby: 2023 key insights
Tackle Height in Premier 1st XV School Rugby: 90% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Height in Senior Men's Rugby: 78% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Height in Senior Women's Rugby: 72% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Type in Teenage Boys' 1st XV: Nearly 90% of tackles involved 1 tackler.
Safety Perceptions of surveyed community rugby participants
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89% understood the reason for the tackle below the sternum law.
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72% agreed the lower height was safer for the ball carrier.
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61% thought lower tackle height was safer for the first tackler.
Tackle height impact on Premier Men's Games
- Offloads increased by around 65% in premier men's games compared to 2022.
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@Stargazer said in Law trials and changes:
Tackle Height in Premier 1st XV School Rugby: 90% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Height in Senior Men's Rugby: 78% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Height in Senior Women's Rugby: 72% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Type in Teenage Boys' 1st XV: Nearly 90% of tackles involved 1 tackler.
Interesting to know how they plan to referee this.
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@Victor-Meldrew These tackle laws were already applied in 2023. Is it that much different to applying another tackle height?
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Law trials and changes:
@Stargazer said in Law trials and changes:
Tackle Height in Premier 1st XV School Rugby: 90% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Height in Senior Men's Rugby: 78% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Height in Senior Women's Rugby: 72% of first tackles below the sternum.
Tackle Type in Teenage Boys' 1st XV: Nearly 90% of tackles involved 1 tackler.
Interesting to know how they plan to referee this.
If it's the same as over here - very loosely unless they're being assessed. Just don't be stupid - as long as you're hitting lower shoulder line or below you're fine.
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Sorry should have been clearer (painting ceilings addles my brain..). Was wondering how they are going to referee/judge/officiate on the percentages?
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@Victor-Meldrew said in Law trials and changes:
Sorry should have been clearer (painting ceilings addles my brain..). Was wondering how they are going to referee/judge/officiate on the percentages?
I can't tell if that was meant to be a joke or not and I'm not even painting.
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@Bones said in Law trials and changes:
@Victor-Meldrew said in Law trials and changes:
Sorry should have been clearer (painting ceilings addles my brain..). Was wondering how they are going to referee/judge/officiate on the percentages?
I can't tell if that was meant to be a joke or not and I'm not even painting.
Tackle Height in Premier 1st XV School Rugby: 90% of first tackles below the sternum.
How and who is going to check on the 90% figure?
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@Stargazer said in Law trials and changes:
Reduced tackle height in community rugby: 2023 key insights
@Victor-Meldrew check out those last two words, they might be important.
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@Victor-Meldrew Was just posting the same thing as Bones, without reading his comment first.
The percentages aren't targets; they're stats from 2023.
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@Stargazer said in Law trials and changes:
@Victor-Meldrew Was just posting the same thing as Bones, without reading his comment first.
The percentages aren't targets; they're stats from 2023.
Ah, thanks.
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World Rugby more interested in prosecuting "fans" than asking themselves what they could do to fix the problem(s). Other than pandering to the blind watching on TV.
World Rugby to take action against fans over World Cup referee abuse
Exclusive: Around 200 incidents of abuse have been referred to law-enforcement and government agencies
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@antipodean I'm glad they're going after those idiots. I don't think they are fans btw.
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@Machpants said in Law trials and changes:
Should be rolled out to Pro, right now, imo. It's going to have to anyway so do it now.
It works as a really good guideline in community rugby as refs can just use the eye test and only penalise if it's actually high, but at the higher level it'd be a farce, imagine all the replays.
Something that appears to be missing that's used over here though is the one around the dip in height of the ball carrier.
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@Bones said in Law trials and changes:
@Machpants said in Law trials and changes:
Should be rolled out to Pro, right now, imo. It's going to have to anyway so do it now.
It works as a really good guideline in community rugby as refs can just use the eye test and only penalise if it's actually high, but at the higher level it'd be a farce, imagine all the replays.
Something that appears to be missing that's used over here though is the one around the dip in height of the ball carrier.
Disagree, penalty only for above nipple line or whatever they call it, unless head. As everyone is aiming lower there will be less. But agree with the dip and leading with the head, that needs sorting
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@Machpants said in Law trials and changes:
Disagree, penalty only for above nipple line or whatever they call it
We already get enough check check with it being a pretty clear distinction. Imagine how many we're going to get while the tmo says "hold on barnesy, just going to draw some nipples on him".
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The logical conclusion of this race to the bottom will be you can only tackle around the ankles. Then they'll complain about the amount of knee injuries...
Community rugby bounce-back continues, tackle height trial extended
