Background Rugby union is a physically demanding, full-contact team sport that has gained
worldwide popularity. The incidence of injury in rugby union has been widely reported in the …

Abstract Background and Aims Data from sports injury surveillance systems are a
prerequisite to the development and evaluation of injury prevention strategies. This review …

Aim This study investigated differences in cognitive function between former rugby and non-
contact-sport players, and assessed the association between concussion history and …

Background The tackle is the most dangerous facet of play in rugby union, but little is known
about risk factors for tackle injuries. Purpose To estimate the injury risk associated with …

Background Prevention of sport injuries is crucial to maximise the health and societal
benefits of a physically active lifestyle. To strengthen the translation and implementation of …

To illustrate changes in elite rugby union match activities, we analysed coded videotape
recordings of the first match in each Bledisloe Cup series played between Australia and …

Objective: To identify the nature and extent of research in sport injury prevention with respect
to 3 main categories:(1) training,(2) equipment, and (3) rules and regulations. Data Sources …

Success in injury prevention in the short run is possible. Several studies have documented
that injuries can be prevented if programme compliance is sufficient. 1–6 However, the …

A systematic review of rugby union and league injuries among players under the age of 21
years was carried out to calculate probabilities of match injury for a player over a season …

Background: Few studies have documented catastrophic head and neck injuries in judo, but
these injuries deserve greater attention. Purpose: To determine the features of catastrophic …