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Rugby union in Australia is lurching from crisis to crisis, and needs change in terms of ‘the three Rs’ – rules, revenue and reform.
NSW Waratahs Women versus Brumbies Women at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.
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Despite the fact that there are similar injuries in men and women’s rugby, women should not be viewed merely as smaller versions of men.
The Six Nations Championship is classified as a ‘category B’ tournament by the UK government.
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When Six Nations’ broadcasting deal with the BBC and ITV ends in 2025, there are fears the tournament could move to a subscription service.
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Pundits had suggested a strong World Cup performance was vital for the health of the game. The horror result in France will put even more pressure on the sport to reform to stay relevant.
Members of the Wales and England squads have suffered hamstring injuries ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
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New research shows that rugby players’ hamstrings are stiffer than active people who don’t play rugby.
Italy’s Michele Lamaro sustains an injury during the Six Nations match against Ireland.
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New research highlights how important preseason training is for preventing non-contact injuries in rugby union.
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Many children play compulsory rugby at school – but the risk of injury is too high.
Revellers in Cardiff city centre.
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Recent research shows how the relationship between alcohol consumption, queuing and crowds can lead to violent behaviour in city centres at night.
Allegations of sex discrimination should be a watershed moment not only for Welsh rugby but the people of Wales.
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A BBC Wales investigation reported claims of a ‘toxic culture’ of sexism and misogyny within Welsh rugby’s governing body.
Reconsidering the rules of the game may help prevent concussions and other injuries.
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Girls’ rugby is a sport with higher than expected concussion rates. As the sport grows in popularity, preventing concussions is more effective than treating them.
England rugby player Owen Farrell being tackled during the Six Nations match between England and Scotland in Twickenham, February 2021.
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New research shows that the enforced layoff during the pandemic has put pressure on professional rugby players’ mental health.
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Australian rules football was actually played before rugby union in Queensland — and it was only a quirk of history that caused Queenslanders to switch allegiances.
Many retired players report injuries last long after they stop playing.
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Injuries that commonly effect former players during retirement include concussion, neck injuries, shoulder dislocation, and knee ligament injuries.
Black Lives Matter: West Indian players (as well as England players and match officials) took the knee before the start of the first cricket Test on July 8.
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The Black Lives Matter movement reminds us that using national anthems at sporting events is often insensitive and whitewashes the prevalence of racism in sport.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during Premier League match between against Crystal Palace in January 2020.
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Financial scandals have damaged the integrity of both clubs. With the rewards for cheating so high, harsher punishments are needed.
The Wallabies haven’t won the Rugby World Cup since 1999.
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The AFL and NRL have larger fan bases, and soccer more youth participants. Rugby union must find new ways to grow interest in the sport to reclaim its place in the Australian sporting landscape.
Eddie Jones and the England rugby team in training at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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How sports coaches can inspire their team to defy the odds and win.
England’s Owen Farrell in action during the Autumn International match at Twickenham Stadium, London, 2018.
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The historic sporting rivalry between England and South Africa has often been marred by political protests and controversy.
Wales player George North has been concussed several times in a handful of seasons.
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New research has found a tipping point which pushes the probability of rugby player concussion above 50%.
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Many parents may insist on their child wearing headgear in the belief they are reducing the injury risk, when in fact the opposite could be true.