Proportions of match injuries by grouped severity and playing position
| Period of game (days-absence) | Proportion of injuries, % (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Backs | Forwards | All players | |
| Minimal (2–3) | 18.9 (10.8 to 27.0) | 19.3 (10.8 to 27.8) | 19.1 (13.2 to 24.9) |
| Mild (4–7) | 26.7 (17.5 to 35.8) | 31.3 (21.3 to 41.3) | 28.9 (22.1 to 35.7) |
| Moderate (8–28) | 26.7 (17.5 to 35.8) | 25.3 (15.9 to 34.7) | 26.0 (19.5 to 32.5) |
| Severe (>28) | 27.8 (18.5 to 37.0) | 24.1 (14.9 to 33.3) | 26.0 (19.5 to 32.5) |