Rugby Tackling
| Introduction | | Players | | Scrum| | Lineout| | Mauls and Rucks | | Tackling | |
| Equipment | | Mouth Guards| | Scrum Caps| | Balls| | Shoulder Vests | | Reading List | |
How To Play Rugby — Rugby Tackling
| Rugby tackling follows strict rules to promote safe play. The first thing that the new rugby fan will notice is that there is no blocking allowed for the ball carrier. This is called obstruction, and will be penalized quickly. Therefore, nearly all collisions between players is anticipated by both players, and they are better prepared. |
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| The tackler "must wrap up" the ball carrier below the shoulders, and cannot lift or drop the ball carrier. |  |
| Coaches teach not only how to tackle but how to be tackled. Because the ball carrier must release the ball on a tackle, there is more emphasis placed on recycling the ball, instead of struggling ahead for a few extra yards while the other team piles on the ball carrier. |  |
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