spear tackle

English

Noun

spear tackle (plural spear tackles)

(rugby) An offensive tackle in which the tackled player is lifted up and driven into the ground head-first. This is very dangerous and can result in serious injury to the neck and spine and often a red or yellow card.

Synonyms

dump tackle

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