Concussion is one of the most common injuries in rugby, where force to the head or body causes trauma to the brain which can result in long-term consequences if treatment is mismanaged. From repeated ...

p<0.01), and the most common mechanism was in open play (33%). More injuries were sustained in the second half (OR = 1.17; 95% CI 1.03 to 1.34; p = 0.01). Conclusions—Injuries are the cause of ...

Rugby union is one of the most popular professional team ... diagnoses as functions of injury location and playing position and highlights the 10 most common injuries for forwards and backs. Table 6 ...

The number of rugby players suing the game's authorities over head injuries is set to increase to nearly 300. The claims against the Welsh Rugby Union, Rugby Football Union and World Rugby are ...

Limiting replacements in professional rugby games could reduce injuries by forcing players to be lighter and faster, the WRU's chairman has said. Gareth Davies is concerned about the rise in ...

Brutal.” Rugby reporter Jamie Wall added: “Probably the most unlucky rugby injury you’ll ever see.” Canada won the Sevens tournament, defeating Trinidad & Tobago 38-0 in the final.

Welsh international Alix Popham is also among the 300 going to court (Pic Getty Imagine) The number of rugby players suing the game's authorities over head injuries is set to increase to nearly ...