In recent years, World Rugby has taken steps to address the inequalities in regulations between men’s and women’s rugby. One of the latest initiatives is a study into breast injuries in the women’s game. The study is being funded by World Rugby and will be conducted by the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom.
The study will focus on the impact of breast injuries on female players and the effectiveness of current regulations and protective equipment. It will also look at the psychological effects of breast injuries, such as anxiety and depression. The results of the study will be used to inform future regulations and protective equipment for female players.
World Rugby has long been aware of the differences between men’s and women’s rugby. For example, women’s rugby has different rules for scrums and rucks, and different protective equipment is required for female players. However, there has been a lack of research into the specific risks associated with breast injuries in women’s rugby.
The study is being led by Dr. Rebecca Williams, a sports medicine specialist at the University of Birmingham. Dr. Williams has stated that the study is “an important step in understanding the risks associated with breast injuries in women’s rugby and ensuring that female players are adequately protected.”
World Rugby has also stated that they are committed to ensuring that female players have access to the same level of protection as male players. This includes providing adequate protective equipment and ensuring that regulations are fair and equitable for both genders.
The results of the study will be used to inform future regulations and protective equipment for female players. It is hoped that this will help to reduce the risk of breast injuries in women’s rugby and ensure that female players are adequately protected.
World Rugby’s commitment to addressing inequalities in regulations between men’s and women’s rugby is commendable. The study into breast injuries in the women’s game is an important step towards ensuring that female players have access to the same level of protection as male players.
