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2021/22 Rugby Europe Injury Surveillance Report: SuperCup, Under-20, and Under-18 Championship

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  • António Miguel Cruz-Ferreira

    (Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, 3000-370 Coimbra, Portugal
    CEISUC–Center for Health Studies and Research, University of Coimbra, 3004-512 Coimbra, Portugal)

  • Agathe Montocchio

    (Rugby Europe, 75008 Paris, France)

  • Elena Usova-Akula

    (Rugby Europe, 75008 Paris, France)

  • Philippe Tuccelli

    (Rugby Europe, 75008 Paris, France)

  • Florent Marty

    (Rugby Europe, 75008 Paris, France)

Abstract

We conducted a prospective cohort study to determine the incidence rate and characterization of the injuries sustained by players during the 2021/22 season of the Rugby Europe SuperCup, Under-20, and Under-18 championships. Team medics reported the injuries, using an online platform. Ethical approval and informed consent were obtained. The overall incidence of injuries ranged from 33.33 (95% CI: 18.97–54.60) in the under-18s to 83.33 (95% CI: 60.34–112.40) in the under-20s, while in the SuperCup it was 41.35 (95% CI: 30.30–55.18) injuries per 1000 player-match-hours. Injury severity (mean days) was higher in the SuperCup (38.33) and lower in the Under-18 tournament (28.50). Lower limb and soft tissue were the most common type of injuries. Tackles caused almost two-thirds of all injuries. Concussion accounted for 10.0% to 25.6% of all injuries. Our data are consistent with previous reports for similar levels of competition and age grades. The injury incidence was higher in the senior competitions (Under-20s and SuperCup). However, for the under-20s, injury rates were higher than in the SuperCup. This might be related to the competition format; however, more studies need to be conducted in the future. Concussion is a common injury and the protocols used at this level seems to be effective to identify it.

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  • António Miguel Cruz-Ferreira & Agathe Montocchio & Elena Usova-Akula & Philippe Tuccelli & Florent Marty, 2023. "2021/22 Rugby Europe Injury Surveillance Report: SuperCup, Under-20, and Under-18 Championship," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(3), pages 1-7, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:3:p:1800-:d:1040347
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