As many as 1 in 4 rugby players will be injured during the season. On average each player performs 20- 40 tackles per match. Almost 25% of neck injuries occur when there is a mismatch in experience between the two opposing front rows.
A lower ranked or less skilled team within the division, a forward position, being tackled, and at the beginning of the season are identified as risk factors for rugby injuries.
Rugby injury rates are reported to be nearly three times higher than soccer.
Most injuries are experienced by 10-18 year olds.
Adults aged 25–34 years have also been found to be at high risk.