Tackle characteristics associated with concussion in elite men’s rugby union: unpicking the differences between tacklers and ball-carriers

Objective To identify characteristics of tackling, of being tackled and interactions between tackle characteristics that are associated with concussion.Methods A case-control study in male professional rugby union players in England over five seasons (2016/2017 to 2020/2021) analysed characteristics...

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Main Authors: Keith A Stokes, Simon P T Kemp, Ben Jones, Sean Williams, Duncan Locke, Simon Roberts, Stephen W West, Steffan Griffin, Matt Cross
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2025-08-01
Series:BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine
Online Access:https://bmjopensem.bmj.com/content/11/3/e002612.full
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