As a collision sport, rugby union has a relatively high overall injury incidence, with most injuries being associated with contact events. Historically, the set scrum has been a focus of the sports ...

Springbok prop Steven Kitshoff prepares to scrum down against Romania during the Rugby World Cup in France in 2023. Picture: Alex Livesey/Getty Images Injured Springbok and Stormers prop Steven ...

or just one side of the scrum. He was ahead of his time. "He's a fantastic person and would be a tremendous asset. It's what Welsh rugby needs, I think. "Maybe some of those players in the setup ...

In rugby league a scrum is a way of re-starting play after: The ball has gone out to touch The ball has been knocked on A forward pass Play is too dangerous to continue Not everyone can join a scrum.

The aim of this study was to identify peak areas of pressure in the foot during three different positions related to the rugby scrum and their association to lower limb kinematics or stud formation.

To those familiar with rugby, there are few more compelling battles on a pitch than two packs colliding come scrum time, but countless scrums and stoppages can alienate those new to the game.