| We all know that rugby
is a fun and exciting contact sport. But we also have heard some
concern from players and parents that rugby might be "to rough"
and the players might get hurt.
Since rugby is a full contact sport,
yes, sometimes players get hurt. However, there are certain
techniques and drills that we do during practice to minimize injuries
during games as well as train the player the proper way to tackle in order
to minimize the risk of injury to themselves and others.
There are some studies that have
been performed to show the rate of rugby injuries compared to other full
contact sports. If you or someone you know is concerned with the
injuries that might happen while playing rugby, I encourage you to read
the following articles. That is not to say you won't get hurt, but
compared to other contact sports, this is where rugby ranks.
Study:
Scholastic rugby safer than football
Is
Rugby a safe sport for America's Youth?
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