The relationships between rugby union, and health and well-being: a scoping review.

CONCLUSIONS: A wide range of stakeholders as well as existing and potential participants can use this information to make a more informed decision about participating in and promoting rugby union as a health-enhancing activity. Industry and policy-makers can use this review to inform policies and strategies that look to increase participation rates and use rugby union as a vehicle to contribute positively to population health. Further research understanding rugby union's contribution to PA as well as to muscle-strengthening and balance is indicated, as well as research examining more health and well-being outcomes across more diverse cohorts. PMID: 33115706 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: British Journal of Sports Medicine - October 28, 2020 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Griffin SA, Kanthi Panagodage Perera N, Murray A, Hartley C, Fawkner SG, P T Kemp S, Stokes KA, Kelly P Tags: Br J Sports Med Source Type: research