Match injuries sustained as a function of match period
| Period of game | Proportion of injuries, % (95% CI) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Backs | Forwards | All players | |
| First half (min) | 48.9 (38.4 to 59.3) | 45.1 (34.4 to 55.9) | 47.1 (39.6 to 54.6) |
| 0–20 | 22.7 (14.0 to 31.5) | 17.1 (8.9 to 25.2) | 20.0 (14.0 to 26.0) |
| 21–40+ | 26.1 (17.0 to 35.3) | 28.0 (18.3 to 37.8) | 27.1 (20.4 to 33.7) |
| Second half (min) | 51.1 (40.7 to 61.6) | 54.9 (44.1 to 65.6) | 52.9 (45.4 to 60.4) |
| 41–60 | 18.2 (10.1 to 26.2) | 36.6 (26.2 to 47.0) | 27.1 (20.4 to 33.7) |
| 61–80+ | 33.0 (23.1 to 42.8) | 18.3 (9.9 to 26.7) | 25.9 (19.3 to 32.5) |