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World Rugby to Trial Lower Tackle Height at 2026 U20 Championship in Georgia

Officials describe the tournament as a controlled test bed for measuring safety before any elite law change.

Eben Etzebeth Accepts 12-Match Ban, Apologizes After Panel Rules Eye Contact Intentional

Eben Etzebeth Banned 12 Matches After Panel Finds Intentional Contact With Eye

Report of Split Disciplinary Panel Delays Etzebeth Verdict After Red Card

Lions Bar R360 Players From 2027 Women’s Tour to New Zealand

James Ryan Handed Three-Match Ban for Head-High Ruck Clearout, With Option to Cut It to Two

Bulls Appeal Wessels’ Nine-Match Ban After URC Genital‑Grabbing Ruling

Gregor Townsend to Advise Red Bull-Owned Newcastle After Diamond's Exit

World Rugby Sets Global Player-Load Limits With 30-Match Season Cap

Rassie Erasmus Omits Ntlabakanye From New Zealand Tour as Lions Open Probe Into Doping Case

Samoa’s Salale Given Three-Match Ban After World Cup Red Card

Dan Sheehan Given Four-Match Ban for Reckless Clear-out of Tom Lynagh