‘You can’t just implement the men’s regulations in the women’s game’: World Rugby funds landmark study into breast injuries
World Rugby is funding an Australian landmark study to investigate the cause and impact of breast injuries sustained during matches, taking the lead on how sporting codes tackle the widespread yet little-understood problem affecting women who play contact sport. Against a backdrop of a historical gender imbalance in sports science research, and as the popularity of women’s leagues soars, the study reflects a shift in how sporting codes are pushing