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Rugby tackles to be banned in schools?

(27 Posts)
whitewave Wed 02-Mar-16 13:50:47

My grandson plays non-contact rugby. He is 15. Avoiding head injury is not wrapping our children in cotton wool, merely ensuring a healthy future for them.

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.