Epic Rugby Tackles: Viral MaxPreps Video 2026

A video posted to Instagram by MaxPreps on March 21, 2026, showcased a particularly forceful rugby tackle, prompting a brief online discussion about the physicality of the sport. The post, accompanied by the caption “Rugby tackles are on a different level,” featured footage originally shared by Instagram user @unko_lance.

MaxPreps, a website dedicated to high school sports coverage, including rugby, regularly shares highlights and information about teams and players. According to its website, MaxPreps provides schedules, scores, rankings and stat leaderboards for high school rugby programs across the country. The platform also offers photo galleries and live streams of games.

The original poster, Laneselota Olive-Enos, known as @unko_lance on Instagram, has over 17,000 followers. Their profile indicates an affiliation with CSM Football, stating “5OUTHSIDEBOI🏆. ⭐️⭐️⭐️’S straight business @csmfootball.” The Instagram reel featuring the tackle has garnered 71 likes as of March 22, 2026, with no comments publicly visible.

The MaxPreps post did not identify the schools or players involved in the tackle. The video’s brief circulation on Instagram suggests a current interest in high school rugby, though the extent of broader discussion remains limited to the social media platform.