Background Collisions in rugby union and sevens have a high injury incidence and burden,
and are also associated with player and team performance. Understanding the frequency …

Background Performance analysis in rugby union has become an integral part of the
coaching process. Although performance analysis research in rugby and data collection has …

Background Understanding the mechanism of injury is necessary for the development of
effective injury prevention strategies. Video analysis of injuries provides valuable …

Background: The majority of injuries in rugby union occur during tackle events. The
mechanisms and causes of these injuries are well established in senior rugby union …

Objectives The purpose of this review was to synthesise both injury prevention and
performance tackle-related research to provide rugby stakeholders with information on …

The most frequently occurring contact events in rugby union are the tackle and ruck. The
ability repeatedly to engage and win the tackle and ruck has been associated with team …

We conduct a validation study to determine which historically statistically significant rugby
union team key performance indicators (KPIs) continue to be valid differentiators between …

The ability of the attacking team to break through the defensive line is a key indicator of
success as it creates opportunities to score tries. The aim of this study was to analyse line …

Tackling is a major component of rugby union and effective attacking and defensive play are
essential for game outcomes. In this study, a number of pre-contact, contact and post-contact …

Background Video analysis is a common tool used in rugby union research to describe
match performance. Studies using video analysis range from broad statistical studies of …