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Injuries during the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup.
D M Schick1, M G Molloy, J P Wiley
1Trinity Western University, Langley, Canada.
British Journal of Sports Medicine
|April 22, 2008
Summary
Female rugby players experienced a significant injury rate during the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup (WRWC). The neck, knee, and head/face were most commonly injured, with tackles being the primary cause.
Area of Science:
- Sports Medicine
- Rugby Union
- Injury Epidemiology
Background:
- Limited research exists on injury rates in women's international rugby.
- Previous studies have focused on injury rates in men's rugby World Cups.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the injury rate in the 2006 Women's Rugby World Cup (WRWC).
- To identify common injury sites and causes in female rugby players at the elite level.
Main Methods:
- Prospective enrollment of all teams participating in the 2006 WRWC.
- Data collection by healthcare workers on training/game exposure and injuries.
- Calculation of injury rates per 1000 player hours.
Main Results:
- An overall injury rate of 10.0 per 1000 player hours was recorded, with 16% of players sustaining at least one injury.
- Injuries were significantly more common during games (37.5/1000 player hours) than practice (12.5/1000 player hours).
- The front row players had the highest injury rate (62.5/1000 player hours), and tackles accounted for 63.6% of all injuries. Neck, knee, and head/face injuries were most frequent.
Conclusions:
- Female rugby players face a considerable injury risk at the World Cup level.
- While backs had a slightly higher injury rate than forwards, front-row players were most frequently injured.
- This study provides crucial injury data for female rugby players, highlighting the neck/cervical spine, knee, and head/face as vulnerable areas.
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