Women’s World Rugby Injury Research Project
What is the purpose of the study?
This project is a World Rugby funded research study on the rate and risks of injury in adult women’s rugby union. This study is a multi-centre home Nations collaboration and is fully supported by the Scottish (SRU), Welsh (WRU) and English (RFU) rugby unions.
The purpose of the study is to understand the incidence and nature of match and training injury, in national level adult women rugby union players across England, Scotland and Wales. The project aims to see if it differs between Unions, is comparable to men’s teams across the three Unions, and also how this compares to other female rugby union cohorts. The information will be used to identify areas of greatest injury risk.
Adopted by the Rugby Union ruling body, Activate exercise programmes aim to improve strength, balance, and agility. Players who use the programme have said it boosts their performance while reducing injury risks and supports rehabilitation, but is variable depending on which level, age, and gender.
For further information on how to participate, please contact the WRU Integrity Team (integrity@wru.wales) more information.
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