Rugby injury forms 2025

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The NZRU Serious Injury Report Form is a document designed for team coaches, management, and referees to report serious injuries occurring in rugby. It outlines the types of injuries that require reporting, such as head or neck injuries needing emergency transport, hospital admissions, or injuries preventing play for 8 weeks or more. The form collects detailed information about the injured player, injury specifics, and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Reports must be submitted to provincial union headquarters within 48 hours.

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What injury is most common in rugby?

Top 5 common injuries on the rugby field Concussion. Sprains and strains. Dislocated shoulders. Overuse injuries. Slipped disc. Preventing injuries on the rugby pitch. The importance of risk management. Preparation is key to good play.

How are rugby injuries treated?

Most muscle strains can be treated with physiotherapy, cellular injections to encourage healing and reduce inflammation, massage and shockwave therapy. Torn muscles may require longer healing processes or surgery to repair the damage.

What is the IRFU injury form?

The IRFU Serious Injury Report Form must be completed by a designated Club/School Official and returned to the office of the provincial CEO within 1 week of injury occurrence. * The purpose of the form is to ensure that a record is kept of all serious injuries occurring in rugby in Ireland and for insurance purposes.

What is the head injury assessment for rugby?

The HIA protocol allows for a diagnosis of concussion to be made immediately (Criteria 1) following a head impact event but a diagnosis cannot be excluded following a head impact event until both a HIA2 and HIA3 assessments are completed and are assessed as being normal with no clinical suspicion of concussion.

How do you recover from rugby?

Re-fuel by eating within 60 minutes of activity (ideally a meal high in carbohydrate and a moderate amount of protein). A post-match recovery should also involve light activity (light cycling/jogging for 20 minutes and stretching the day after activity).

What is the treatment for rugby?

Effective Treatments for Rugby-Related Injuries Rest: Resting the affected muscle or joint is essential to allow it to heal. Ice: Applying ice to the injured area can help reduce inflammation and pain. Compression: Using a compression wrap or sleeve can help reduce swelling and provide support.

How do you treat rugby injuries?

Treatment of rugby injuries Initially, using the RICE method (rest, ice, compression, elevation) can help to reduce swelling and painkillers can reduce pain. The treatment that is recommended will depend on the type and severity of the injury.

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