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  11. Tackle Safety In Rugby: What Guidance Exists? A Qualitative Document Analysis Of Publicly Available Guidelines Amongst National And International Rugby Organisations

Tackle safety in rugby: what guidance exists? A qualitative document analysis of publicly available guidelines amongst national and international rugby organisations

Kathryn Dane1, Stephen W West2, Kenneth L Quarrie3

  • 1Research Ireland Lero & School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland.

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Rugby organizations provide tackle safety guidance, but few resources are evaluated, showing variation in content and focus. Future efforts should target specific areas and include evaluations for all players.

Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Rugby Research
  • Player Safety
Keywords:
CoachingConcussionInjury & preventionTraining

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Background:

  • Tackle safety is crucial in rugby to mitigate injury risks.
  • A variety of tackle safety guidance resources exist across different rugby organizations.
  • Understanding the current landscape of this guidance is essential for improving player protection.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the quantity, types, and thematic focus of publicly available tackle safety guidance from national and international rugby organizations.
  • To identify variations and potential gaps in current tackle safety resources across Rugby Union and Rugby League.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative document and content analysis was performed.
  • Guidance was identified through structured online and manual searches of rugby organization websites.
  • Resources were analyzed and categorized into themes and subthemes.

Main Results:

  • 123 documents from 18 rugby organizations were analyzed.
  • The most common formats were PDFs and webpages, followed by infographics and eLearning modules.
  • Key themes included tackle safety laws (35%), tackle preparation (33%), concussion guidance (20%), and protective equipment (13%).

Conclusions:

  • Significant efforts exist in developing tackle safety resources, but rigorous evaluation is often lacking.
  • There is considerable variation in the number, type, focus, and implementation of tackle safety guidance.
  • Future initiatives should prioritize law variations, training load management, return-to-contact protocols, and evaluations for diverse player groups.