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A radical new ruling banning tackling above the waist in amateur rugby has sent shockwaves through the sport.
But is it a necessary change to address the epidemic of serious head injuries, or a radical departure that alters the essence of rugby and could prompt a mass exodus from the game?
We take you to a grassroots rugby club still reeling from the ruling - and hear from influential scientist Ross Tucker whose research has prompted the change.
And we get the view of England men's most-capped player Ben Youngs on a directive that’s divided rugby.
Panel: Delyth Lloyd, Dan Roan, Chris Jones
Producer: Sam Sheringham
Sir Jim Ratcliffe sits down with BBC sports editor Dan Roan after completing his deal to buy a 27.7 per cent stake in Manchester United.
The British billionaire's investment is worth about £1.25bn.
He says it's a boyhood dream to be involved in United and that restoring them to the pinnacle of...
Published 02/21/24
We catch up with England captain Harry Kane after his brilliant start to life at Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
Kane talks to Alex Howell about his pre-move nerves, his pride at his goalscoring feats and his hopes of ending his personal trophy drought.
We also hear from Bayern fans, who have...
Published 02/08/24