Incidence and severity of injuries by playing position
| Playing position | Incidence (95% CI) | Severity (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Loose head prop | 89 (71 to 108) | 15 (10 to 19) |
| Hooker | 114 (93 to 134) | 19 (12 to 26) |
| Tight head prop | 102 (82 to 121) | 14 (9 to 19) |
| Left lock | 90 (72 to 108) | 11 (8 to 14) |
| Right lock | 70 (54 to 86) | 27 (12 to 42) |
| Blind side flanker | 87 (69 to 105) | 18 (12 to 24) |
| Open side flanker | 75 (58 to 92) | 22 (14 to 30) |
| Number 8 | 87 (69 to 105) | 18 (11 to 25) |
| Scrum half | 77 (60 to 94) | 19 (12 to 25) |
| Fly half | 108 (88 to 128) | 15 (12 to 19) |
| Inside centre | 91 (72 to 109) | 17 (11 to 22) |
| Outside centre | 97 (78 to 116) | 19 (11 to 27) |
| Left wing | 78 (61 to 95) | 19 (14 to 25) |
| Right wing | 81 (63 to 98) | 15 (9 to 21) |
| Full back | 83 (65 to 101) | 19 (11 to 27) |