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Seven fresh faces for the Highlanders for the 2026 Super Rugby Pacific season

Ethan de Groot and Fabian Holland remain the Highlanders only two All Blacks, but the group does include six members of the All Blacks XV squad.
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IRFU trial reduces concussions and other injuries, but work still to do

The IRFU has warned there is still work to be done in educating players about their safety after a two-season domestic trial which shows noticeable decreases in concussion and general injury rates ...
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Tackle Height Reduction in Rugby Leads to Remarkable Concussion Decline

The Irish Rugby Football Union reported a 33% decrease in concussion rates during a trial period that lowered tackle height ...

Rugby-New tackle rule cut concussion rates in Irish game by up to 33%, study shows

DUBLIN (Reuters) -Concussion rates fell 33% in the Irish men's rugby All-Ireland League during a two-season trial period of a new law lowering tackle height, the Irish Rugby Football Union said on ...