Players’ union boss Christian Day has warned industrial action is possible if concerns over player welfare are not adequately addressed. Saints second-row Day, newly appointed chairman of the Rugby Players’ Association (RPA), applauds the new protocols over concussion, but believes much work remains to be done on issues such as insurance, rest periods and game […]
PowaTag goes live at Twickenham Stadium The innovative mobile solution will enhance match day experience at Twickenham Stadium with pre-order food, beverage and merchandise service. London, 4th November 2014: From the 8th of November, more fans at Twickenham Stadium will now be able to pre-order food and drink with a tap of their phone, as […]
Defining what is rugby success? Rugby success: What is it and how do we define it? Success comes in many shapes and forms, and ultimately it depends on the viewer, the reader and the subject to define their own accolades. Typical, or stereotyped rugby success, might be limited to on-field triumphs but the true definition […]
Ulster and South Africa scrumhalf still suffering from a knee ligament injury Ahead of Saturday’s opening November international against Ireland, South Africa have withdrawn Ruan Pienaar from their northern hemisphere tour squad and called up scrumhalf Jano Vermaak as a replacement. Pienaar failed a fitness test for Saturday’s test at the Aviva stadium and was […]
Abstract Background: The tackle is the most dangerous facet of play in rugby union, but little is known about risk factors for tackle injuries. Purpose: To estimate the injury risk associated with various characteristics of tackles in professional rugby union matches. Study Design: Descriptive epidemiology study. Method: All 140 249 tackles in 434 professional matches […]
After Allyson M Pollock’s son suffered a spate of serious injuries playing the game, she spent a decade investigating the risks. The results were surprising and alarming. Here’s what every parent needs to know It is one of those perfect Saturday afternoons in early autumn in Edinburgh; low sun, a cool wind blows and behind […]
Matt Cassidy selects the Foreign XV, a team of Irish rugby stars that were born outside of the Emerald Isle. Finally, the first week of November has arrived and that means only one thing for the rugby public; the Autumn Internationals. Joe Schmidt and his men start their countdown to the next World Cup in […]