Reduced head-to-head contact rates in elite-level women’s rugby league following a season-long tackle technique coaching intervention
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OBJECTIVE: Within women's rugby league (n=12 teams), we (1) identified modifiers for head-to-head contacts informed by sport partners (eg, players, coaches, match officials); (2) compared head-to-head contact and concussion rates to the previous two seasons following a one-season tackle technique coaching intervention and (3) explored barriers and enablers of the intervention. METHODS: A multi-method design was used. Part 1: Mitigation strategies were identified by sport partners reviewing footage of head-to-head contacts, informing the development of a coach-targeted tackle technique intervention. Part 2 evaluated the intervention, comparing head-to-head contact and concussion incidence rates (IRs). Interviews with coaches and players (n=6) explored barriers and enablers to effective implementation and compliance with the intervention. RESULTS: Sport partners reported tacklers were more responsible for head-to-head contacts and lowering the tackle height was the most frequently suggested mitigation strategy preintervention and postintervention. Head-to-head contact rates were significantly lower during the intervention than preintervention (IR 59; 95% CI 56 to 62 vs IR 28; 95% CI 25 to 30/1000 tackle events); however, concussion rates showed no difference. Perceived barriers to the intervention included underdeveloped physical and technical foundations of players, lack of knowledge and understanding of the intervention and its purpose, and the environmental context and lack of resources in women's rugby league. Beliefs about the consequences of the tackle and concussion were perceived as barriers and enablers. CONCLUSIONS: Head-to-head contact rates were significantly lower; however, concussion rates did not decrease following a tackle technique coaching intervention. Reduced head-to-head contacts are potentially due to an increased focus on head injury reduction and increased player/coach awareness and support.
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- Reduced head-to-head contact rates in elite-level women’s rugby league following a season-long tackle technique coaching intervention
- Date Crossref
- 31/07/2025
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- BMJ
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The Football Association pays non établi dans la noticeOrganisation à but non lucratif
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Leeds Beckett University pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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University of Cape Town University of Cape Town, Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)Université ou école supérieure
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Sports Science Institute of South Africa Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)Institution
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The University of Sydney pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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Australian Catholic University Injury and New Technologies (SPRINT) Research Centre pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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University of Bath Centre for Health and Injury and Illness Prevention in Sport pays non établi dans la noticeUniversité ou école supérieure
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