As a collision sport, rugby union has a relatively high overall injury incidence, with most injuries being associated with contact events. Historically, the set scrum has been a focus of the sports ...

A scrum-half needs to be able to deliver the ball not just from the base but however it comes at him, whether that is over the head or through the legs. And kicking is not just all about the ...

Two packs of players, straining every muscle for every inch of opposition territory they can claim. Of course, it's the scrum. It is used for restarting play after the following: The ball has been ...

Objective To assess and evaluate the injury risk associated with the scrum in English professional rugby union in the 2011–2012 season. Design Prospective, cohort. Participants Players at English ...