FILE PHOTO: Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex poses for a picture with children as he visits the Rugby Football Union (RFU) All Schools programme at Lealands High School in Luton, Britain September 12, 2019. Arthur Edwards/Pool via REUTERS
(Reuters) - The Rugby Football Union (RFU) will change its rule on the height of tackles in junior games next season as part of long-term player-protection plans to reduce concussions in the sport, the governing body said on Monday.
Under the current rules, the maximum height of a tackle in Under-9 to Under-14 games is an imaginary line between the armpits. The maximum height changes to the shoulder level for the U-15 to U-18 age group.
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