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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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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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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