Today the IRFU released the latest findings on our Tackle Behaviour Trial.

 

This trial has had one of the biggest impacts on REDUCING CONCUSSION rates in rugby, at any level of the game.

See attached document with a summary of the main findings of the trial, and please see full details here: https://www.irishrugby.ie/2025/11/05/irfu-announces-strong-player-welfare-gains-from-two-season-tackle-behaviours-trial/

 

The success of the trial, depended on the engagement from all stakeholders of the game - Match officials, coaches, and players. To each of you thank you. Your contribution across the two seasons, have helped support player welfare across our game. We look forward to continuing this success.