PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Football and rugby are getting together to promote player safety.
A youth clinic featuring the Heads Up Tackling program will be held on May 31as part of the final day of the Collegiate Rugby Championship.
Former players and NFL executives will help educate coaches and young players on the value of safe tackling at the new Academy Fields located on the grounds of PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. All players and coaches are invited to stay for the day's final Rugby 7's championship match.
NFL director of football development Matt Birk and former players Hollis Thomas and Ike Reese will participate.