The relationships between rugby union, and health and well-being: a scoping review.
Steffan Arthur GriffinNirmala Kanthi Panagodage PereraAndrew D MurrayCatherine R HartleySamantha G FawknerSimon P T KempKeith A StokesPaul KellyPublished in: British journal of sports medicine (2020)
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.