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Canterbury study tackles head collision risks for junior rugby players
A new field trial investigating whether headgear can help prevent collision-related injuries in junior rugby players will kick off next year amid growing concern about health and safety in the sport.
University of Canterbury Education, Health and Human Development Professor Nick Draper will lead a two-year study into head collisions in junior rugby and the potential of World Rugby-sanctioned headgear to reduce impacts.
University of Canterbury (UC) Education, Health and Human Development Professor Nick Draper has been awarded more than $100,000 by the Canterbury Medical Research Foundation (CMRF) to carry out a two-year study into head collisions in junior rugby and the potential of World Rugby-sanctioned headgear to reduce impacts.