Reveals long-term impact of rugby injuries

Study reveals long-term impact of rugby injuries. Rugby players continue to suffer from their high 'injury load' after retirement from the sport. This is according to the first independent study looking at the health of retired rugby players. The researchers, led by our sport and exercise scientists, are calling for governing bodies, to step up their efforts to prevent, in particular, recurrent injuries in rugby and ensure players are supported post-retirement. Post-retirement impact In the study, both elite and amateur rugby union and league players reported suffering back pain and severe and regular joint pain which they attributed to the long-term impacts of their cumulative injuries post-retirement. The findings come after the Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019 saw a number of issues with high tackles and dangerous play leading to injuries. Concussions Concussion was the most common injury amongst rugby players with most suffering at least one concussion during their career and with this injury most associated with reported longer term impact.