Why women’s rugby needs its own injury prevention strategy
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With the Women’s Six Nation’s Championship underway, there is mounting public concern regarding the risk of injuries to players.
In recent years there has been a significant rise in the number of women playing rugby. Women now make up one-quarter of the global rugby playing population. But despite the fact that there are similar injuries in both men and women’s rugby, female players need their own injury prevention strategy.
There is evidence to suggest that gender differences may influence injuries in team sports in general.
In recent years there has been a significant rise in the number of women playing rugby. Women now make up one-quarter of the global rugby playing population. But despite the fact that there are similar injuries in both men and women’s rugby, female players need their own injury prevention strategy.
There is evidence to suggest that gender differences may influence injuries in team sports in general.
Keywords
- women's rugby, mTBI
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | The Conversation |
| Publication status | Published - 28 Mar 2024 |
Prof. activities and awards (3)
Women's U18 Six Nations Rugby Player Welfare Project
Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course
Developing successful rugby union performance pathways in Wales
Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
Welsh Injury Surveillance in Girls Youth Rugby Engagement Film
Activity: Other › Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition
Media coverage (1)
Coaching Care Creativity: Injury Research in Girls’ Rugby
Press/Media: Other