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This study investigates injury incidence, characteristics, and severity in Portuguese Rugby Union XV matches.

August 7, 2026MedicinaOpen Access

Epidemiology of Match Injuries in Portuguese Senior Male Rugby Union XV: A Prospective Cohort Study

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Prospective cohort study investigates match injuries in Portuguese rugby, revealing high incidence and severity.

This study investigates injury incidence, characteristics, and severity in Portuguese Rugby Union XV matches.
Prospective cohort study conducted during the 2023/2024 Portuguese rugby season.
Five out of ten eligible teams in the top tier of the championship participated.
Team medical staff recorded all time-loss match injuries using a standardized online form.
Overall injury incidence was 49.46 injuries per 1000 player-match-hours (95% CI: 39.78–59.68).
Mean injury severity was 12.80 days (SD = 12.17), with lower-limb injuries accounting for 52.2% of all injuries.
Significant positive correlation (r = 0.26, p = 0.011) between exposure hours and injury severity.

Braga et al. (2026) studied this question.

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