Banning Tackling and Extending the Season? Ben Cisneros 8 years ago Banning tackling in schools and extending the season? Time for rugby to get real about player welfare Ben Cisneros takes an in-depth look at what can do to improve player safety across all levels of rugby, and why the sport shouldn’t look to the President for inspiration. Related posts:Welsh Rugby Union v Robert Howley: Prohibited BettingThe Case of 13 BarbariansWorld Rugby's 'new tougher approach' won't do enough to protect players