Table 4

Incidence rates per 1000 player hours and probability of injury (%) in a season of 15 games of 70 min duration by nature of injuries (rugby union only)

FractureLigament injuries, sprains and strainsDislocation and subluxationLaceration, contusion and haematomaConcussion
Durie and Munroe490.8 (1%)10.1 (16%)0.3 (1%)3.2 (5%)0.6 (1%)
Junge et al505.3 (9%)69.2 (70%)1.3 (2%)31.9 (43%)11.8 (19%)
Nathan et al331.2 (3%)Not given0.4 (1%)0.4 (1%)Not given
Nicol et al571.5 (3%)5.0 (8%)1.2 (2%)1.2 (2%)2.9 (5%)
Roux et al5311.3 (18%)Not given0.7 (1%)Not given0.8 (1%)
Sparks482.0 (3%)3.9 (7%)1.0 (2%)11.3 (18%)1.6 (3%)