http://www.whatisrugby.com Rugby 101 and straightforward rugby commentary from a North American perspective Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:21:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.whatisrugby.com/contact-in-rugby/tackling-and-rucking/comment-page-1/#comment-9256 Chris Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:34:30 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/tackling-and-rucking/#comment-9256 The wrap is a safety issue. American football has the "smash" made (in)famous by "Football Greats" such as Ronnie Lott and John Lynch. In my opinion, it actually highlights a major difference between the violent collisions in American Football and controlled contact in Rugby. Hence the term "Elegant Violence" The wrap is a safety issue. American football has the "smash" made (in)famous by "Football Greats" such as Ronnie Lott and John Lynch. In my opinion, it actually highlights a major difference between the violent collisions in American Football and controlled contact in Rugby. Hence the term "Elegant Violence"

]]> http://www.whatisrugby.com/contact-in-rugby/tackling-and-rucking/comment-page-1/#comment-9221 Vic Mon, 15 Sep 2008 16:03:41 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/tackling-and-rucking/#comment-9221 Thhe only requirement for a rugby tackle is that it be below the shoulders, that you wrap with the arms and not be dangerous. There is no need for a big guy like you to go for the hips or legs. In fact, many of the worlds best will make a 'bear-hug' style tackle in an attempt to turn the ball carrier away from his teammates, making it easier for the opposition to win possession in a ruck. Thhe only requirement for a rugby tackle is that it be below the shoulders, that you wrap with the arms and not be dangerous. There is no need for a big guy like you to go for the hips or legs. In fact, many of the worlds best will make a 'bear-hug' style tackle in an attempt to turn the ball carrier away from his teammates, making it easier for the opposition to win possession in a ruck.

]]> http://www.whatisrugby.com/contact-in-rugby/tackling-and-rucking/comment-page-1/#comment-9219 Brian Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:16:47 +0000 http://www.whatisrugby.com/tackling-and-rucking/#comment-9219 The one thing I dont like about rugby is the necessity of the wrap tackle. Im a big guy and I hate going low and wasting my time when I can just smash him when standing. I understand why its used but its annoying The one thing I dont like about rugby is the necessity of the wrap tackle. Im a big guy and I hate going low and wasting my time when I can just smash him when standing. I understand why its used but its annoying

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