Table 4

Anthropometric data for Rugby-7s and Rugby-15s backs and forwards sustaining concussion compared to the sample population

ParameterMean value (SD)
Players sustaining concussion injuriesSample population
Rugby-7sRugby-15sRugby-7sRugby-15s
Backs (n=21)Forwards (n=13)Backs (n=93)Forwards (n=106)Backs (n=689)Forwards (n=439)Backs (n=1624)Forwards (n=1667)
Age (years)24.0 (3.1)24.8 (3.3)25.0 (4.3)*26.3 (4.4)*22.9 (3.2)24.1 (3.4)23.0 (4.6)23.7 (5.0)
Stature (cm)179.2 (7.1)185.4 (4.9)181.8 (4.9)188.3 (7.4)180.3 (6.3)187.3 (5.7)181.8 (6.0)188.2 (7.2)
Body mass (kg)84.6 (8.2)96.7 (6.4)89.8 (6.1)107.7 (8.3)86.2 (7.5)97.3 (8.3)90.0 (8.4)108.2 (9.3)
  • *p≤0.001.