SARS-CoV-2 transmission during rugby league matches: do players become infected after participating with SARS-CoV-2 positive players?
Ben JonesGemma PhillipsSimon P T KempBrendan PayneBrian HartMatthew CrossKeith A StokesPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2021)
Despite tackle involvements and close proximity interactions with SARS-CoV-2 positive players, in-match SARS-CoV-2 transmission was not confirmed. While larger datasets are needed, these findings suggest rugby presents a lower risk of viral transmission than previously predicted.