Results of questionnaire surveys on injuries and concussion
| Study | Total respondents | Number of rugby injuries reported | Number of concussions reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker et al (2013)52 | 133 | Concussion only study | 64 players (48.1% of respondents) reported at least one prior concussion while 36 players (27.1%) sought medical attention for concussion |
| Fridman et al (2013)54 | 56 691 sport related injury attendances analysed | 1651 | 182 |
| King et al (2013)46 | 42 under 15 years; 47 under 17 years (213 all ages including adults) | Concussion only study | Under 15-year-olds, 4.1 (SD 2.8) concussive incidents; 1.3 (0.5) loss of consciousness Under 17-year-olds 3.8 (2.5) concussive incidents, 1.1 (0.3) loss of consciousness |
| Upton et al (1996)39 | 3330 | 5920 | 888 concussions (15.0% of all injuries reported) 471 players (14.1% of respondents) reported at least one prior concussion |