Learn to Tackle: Why Most Tackle Training Is Wrong (Part 1) | Rugby Muscle Podcast

The Rugby Muscle Podcast · Jul 1, 2026 · 41m

In this episode of the Rugby Muscle Podcast, I sit down with Keir Wenham-Flatt to break down concussion prevention, why most tackle training is ineffective, and how purposeful practice can help players become both safer and better.

Drawing from his experience working with professional rugby teams and developing the Learn to Tackle course, Keir explains the five phases of an effective tackle, why static bag drills don’t transfer to matches, and what rugby can learn from grappling sports.

In this pod:

00:00 Intro

01:33 Concussion Prevention

04:21 Keir’s Journey

12:52 Why Learn to Tackle

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