Hip-drop tackles back in spotlight after rising star Treyvon Pritchard's horror injury

Rising Australian rugby star Treyon Pritchard is facing months on the sideline after an apparent hip-drop tackle left the ...

NRLW Tackle: Why the women’s game needs a crackdown on hip drop tackles

Welcome to the NRLW Tackle, where Pamela Whaley talks through the highs and lows of round 2. DISLIKES. Tough to cop. We spoke ...
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What is a hip drop tackle? Explaining why NFL banned controversial defensive play

Tackling in the NFL looks a bit different than it did last season. After debate over the past few years on whether the hip-drop tackle should be banned, the league announced in March that it would, in ...
The New York Times

After overturned suspension for hip-drop tackle, NFL players remain confused about rule

Washington linebacker Frankie Luvu was suspended after a third hip-drop tackle, but the punishment was later reduced to a fine. Perry Knotts / Getty Images ASHBURN, Va. — Frankie Luvu still seemed ...
The New York Times

Broncos RB J.K. Dobbins expresses frustration with hip-drop tackle after injury

Dobbins had a game-high 77 rushing yards on Thursday night despite the injury. Tyler Schank / Getty Images Denver Broncos running back J.K. Dobbins expressed frustration on social media after being ...
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‘If there’s a body, someone killed him’: Cleary slams ‘change’ to hip drop rule

Panthers coach Ivan Cleary says the definition of a hip-drop tackle has changed considerably over the past few years and is adamant Mitch Kenny should not have been sent to the sin bin for a play that ...
Sports Illustrated

NFL Hands Down Major Fine to Cardinals LB

ARIZONA -- Arizona Cardinals LB Akeem Davis-Gaither was fined $17,389 for a hip-drop tackle in Week 6 against the Indianapolis Colts. #AZCardinals LB Akeem Davis ...