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Braintree MP speaks out in favour of school rugby against medical

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Braintree MP James Cleverly has spoken out about more than 70 doctors and academics calling for a ban on tackling in rugby matches played in UK and Irish schools.They argue two thirds of injuries in youth rugby and most concussions are down to tackles and urge schools to move to touch and non-contact rugby.In an open letter to ministers, they say injuries from this "high-impact collision sport" can have lifelong consequences for children.In a Facebook post from his professional...

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