What about when Munster tripped/back slammed on of our players. I thought that would come under a dangerous tackle or a least not in the spirit of the game
I haven't read all of this thread so this may have already been answered but as far as I know, it isn't a trip if you have your hands on the player being tackled. However, I fully agree that the back slam of Kev was dangerous and uncalled for. I've seen many less dangerous things penalised and this was over the top; plus I really think it would have been a penalty if we had done it.
I was just reading up on head slams in the judiciary guide.. Not sure if this was applicable:
“Head Slams” Charged as Dangerous Contact – Head/Neck
Tackles which involve a “head slam” and which are charged as Dangerous Contact –
Head/Neck will generally attract the following directions:
All players at all times have a duty to avoid the possibility of injury to the head,
neck and spinal column of an opposing player.
It is conduct in breach of the Rules where a defending player, with his hand or arm
across the head or neck of the ball carrier, unnecessarily and unfairly causes the
head of the ball carrier to make forceful contact with the ground.
A player may be guilty of this offence when his conduct is careless, reckless or
intentional.