Rugby league scrums, however, are smaller and far less physical. MORE: Who is the highest-paid NRL player? Rules-wise, the major difference is tackling. Each side can only make six tackles in ...

Tackling is the only way of legally bringing down your opponent in rugby union. But there are certain laws on how to tackle and if these are not adhered to, penalties will follow. When you tackle an ...

NOLA Gold host RFC Los Angeles on Saturday at 6 p.m. You can watch the match on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network.

The new disciplinary system of rugby league, featuring a points-scoring ... with Salford's Joe Shorrocks receiving extra points for a tackle that resulted in Brodie Croft being ruled out for ...

Background The tackle is the leading cause of injury in Rugby Union. Although proficient technique, for both the tackler and ball-carrier, has been shown to lower the risk of injury in the tackle, ...