SmallTown
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Watching Leeds v Wigan and one thing has stuck me. There is a huge difference between high tackles and how they are dealt with in both codes.
In Union:
After a high tackle - a ten minute conversation ensues between the ref and the TMO. Words like mitigation and intent are used. The ref starts thinking the offending player should be banned for a year. This can be reduced to the red card if the TMO says "I'll show you it from this angle" enough times. If the offending player actually started his tackle on his knees, has never been booked in his career, and buys his opponent flowers this is reduced to a yellow card.
In League:
After a high tackle: both players stand up, shrug and one of them says " 'appen"
I know head injuries in rugby are a serious issue but I do think the union rules have gone too far
In Union:
After a high tackle - a ten minute conversation ensues between the ref and the TMO. Words like mitigation and intent are used. The ref starts thinking the offending player should be banned for a year. This can be reduced to the red card if the TMO says "I'll show you it from this angle" enough times. If the offending player actually started his tackle on his knees, has never been booked in his career, and buys his opponent flowers this is reduced to a yellow card.
In League:
After a high tackle: both players stand up, shrug and one of them says " 'appen"
I know head injuries in rugby are a serious issue but I do think the union rules have gone too far