Quote: Grimmy "It's not been outlawed unless I'm very much mistaken. Out of interest, what's the rule in union?'"
Its always been unacceptable in Union , i believe, against the spirit of the game apparently. It was made illegal last year.
The stupidest rule in Union imo is the one that awards a penalty against a defender who knocks on trying to intercept the ball.
back on topic. Wasnt the rule made strictly to penalise tacklers, not attackers? They have to lead with something, as long as it isnt the elbow or forearm? , they have to be able to defend themselves somehow.