Table 3

Site comparison between this study and Premiership2

SiteJunior rugbyOrder of frequencyPremiershipOrder of frequency
Head/neck6.1111.012
Shoulder4.927.36
Arm/hand341.2210
Chest0.674.18
Spine1.864.797
Groin/hip/buttock03.929
Thigh015.81
Knee4.929.994
Lower leg010.353
Ankle2.458.145
  • Injury rate per 1000 player-hours by anatomical site with the site ranked 1 (highest) to 10 (lowest) in order of frequency of injuries.