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Rugby Tackle

Rugby is a contact sport. The rugby tackle is an important part of the game. You prevent the opposition ball carrier from carrying the ball towards your in-goal area.

The best way to stop the ball carrier is to get hold of them and take them to the ground - tackle them!

What's a tackle ?

you can only tackle the ball carrier
do it only in the field of play

the ball carrier is held by one or more opponents and put on the ground (or on top of another player on the ground) - as little as one knee on the ground is enough.
ball carrier must be being held when grounded or they're not tackled

A player cannot be tackled when a ruck has formed.

Tackled player must immediately

avoid postioning their body in a way that prevents the opposition from getting possession.
pass the ball or release it. This may include putting it on the ground in any direction
get up or move away or make sure they are not blocking opponents getting possion of the ball

Only players who go to ground with the tackled player are "tacklers"

Tackler(s) must immediately

release the tackled player (when they have been grounded)
move away from the tackled player and the ball
get to feet before playing the ball

Other Players

must stay on their feet
may play the ball if they are on their feet

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