Concussions in rugby union
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Concussions in professional rugby union are the most common injury received. Concussion can occur where an individual experiences an impact to the head, and are also notable in high-contact sports, in
Rugby Union training session, practicing a maul.
Rugby Football Union
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The Rugby Football Union is the national governing body for rugby union in England. It was founded in 1871, and was the sport's international governing body prior to the formation of what is now known
Concussions in rugby union
…reported Premiership Rugby match injury in 2015–16 (for the 5th consecutive season), constituting appropriately 25% of all match injuries, and the RFU medical officer said that the tackle is where the overwhelming majority of concussions occur. A study found that playing more than 25 matches in the…
The First England Team, 1871, in the 1st international, vs Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland won by 1 goal & 1 try to 1 try
Plaque marking the foundation location of the RFU