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Rugby tackles to be banned in schools?

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CariGransnet (GNHQ) Wed 02-Mar-16 13:42:58

Anyone else seen this www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-35696238

More than 70 doctors and academics are calling for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played in UK and Irish schools.
In an open letter to ministers, they say injuries from this "high-impact collision sport" can have lifelong consequences for children.
They argue two thirds of injuries in youth rugby and most concussions are down to tackles and urge schools to move to touch and non-contact rugby. Supporters say rugby builds character and other forms are less challenging.

Is it sensible? Or a case of wrapping children in cotton wool? Love your views.

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Anniebach Wed 02-Mar-16 18:30:07

What of the youngsters who play for their local team ? Perhaps it's easier for me to see it from the youngsters view, this is Wales and our schools are rugby crazy, our local school is lucky , they have a now retired rugby player who until recently played for Wales coach them

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Jane10 Wed 02-Mar-16 18:42:22

Youngsters can be daft about all sorts of activities that they can't even imagine the dangers of. This is where responsible parents and schools come in.

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