Concerns around injury risk in rugby union are well established, with the tackle consistently identified as the phase of play most associated with injury incidence. Concussion remains a key issue across all levels of the […]
Tag: Kilian Bibby
Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS): Continued Professional Development Evening for Participating Schools and Clubs – Laura Power, Kilian Bibby, Lauren Guilfoyle and Tabby Billingham
Continued Professional Development (CPD) is a large component of many sectors, including sports science. CPD events allow for opportunities for progressive learning, alongside networking with experts in the field and like-minded individuals. In a world […]
Publication: How are female rugby players affected by contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain–an international survey
Research Impact: Contact breast injuries (CBI) and exercise-induced breast pain (EIBP) significantly impact female Rugby players’ performance. In a global survey of 182 players, 64.3% of 7s and 51.9% of 15s players experienced a CBI […]
Publication: The awareness, knowledge, and experience of female rugby players of contact breast injuries and exercise induced breast pain – An international survey
Research Impact: This research highlights the often-overlooked challenges faced by female Rugby Union players regarding contact breast injuries and exercise-induced breast pain. Research focusing on female athletes and female athletes themselves will benefit from this […]
What do we know about breast injury among female rugby players? – Kilian Bibby.
Women’s Rugby Union is on a continuous rise with an increase of registered female players of 28% since 2017, 2.7 million current female players worldwide and over 25% of the global player population being female. […]
