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School sports in the UK: What parents should know

School sports in the UK: What parents should know

Diving headfirst into the chaotic, sometimes brilliant, and occasionally baffling world of UK school sports is like opening a can of worms — but...

Poor checking technique heightens injury risk in sport

Poor checking technique has been identified as a major factor in ice hockey injuries, with research from the British Journal of Sports Medicine showing...

Grassroots handball players lack injury prevention knowledge

Grassroots handball players in the UK are playing without adequate injury prevention knowledge, despite 78% suffering at least one injury during a season, according...

Poor technique raises injury risk, experts warn

Poor technique in physical activity has been linked to a surge in injury rates, with experts warning that one in three gym-goers sustains preventable...

Netball Officials Quit Amid Rising Abuse

Netball officials are resigning in increasing numbers across the UK, citing rising abuse and intimidation as the primary reason for their departure. The Netball...

Rugby’s physicality intensifies as referees fail to curb violence

Rugby's governing bodies are facing mounting pressure as the sport's physicality reaches alarming levels, with referees struggling to enforce rules and curb violence. Recent...

FIFA Urges Clear Return-to-Play Protocols Amid Pandemic

FIFA has called on its 211 member associations to establish clear return-to-play protocols as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt global football. The governing...

Amateur Rugby League Faces Rising Injury Crisis

Amateur rugby league is grappling with a rising injury crisis, with emergency room visits surging by 30% in the past five years, according to...

Amateur Rugby League Faces Rising Injury Crisis

Amateur rugby league is grappling with a rising injury crisis, with emergency room visits surging by 30% in the past five years, according to...

Amateur Rugby League Faces Rising Injury Crisis

Amateur rugby league is grappling with a rising injury crisis, with emergency room visits surging by 30% in the past five years, according to...

Amateur Rugby League Faces Rising Injury Crisis

Amateur rugby league is grappling with a rising injury crisis, with emergency room visits surging by 30% in the past five years, according to...

Rugby League Referees Quit Over Abuse Surge

Referees are abandoning rugby league at an alarming rate due to escalating abuse from players and spectators, according to a damning report released yesterday...

Rugby League Referees Quit Over Abuse Surge

Referees are abandoning rugby league at an alarming rate due to escalating abuse from players and spectators, according to a damning report released yesterday...

Poor Coaching Raises Scrum Risks for Teams

Poor coaching practices are significantly increasing scrum risks for rugby teams across the UK, according to a recent report by the Rugby Union Coaches...

Poor Coaching Raises Scrum Risks for Teams

Poor coaching practices are significantly increasing scrum risks for rugby teams across the UK, according to a recent report by the Rugby Union Coaches...

Poor Coaching Raises Scrum Risks for Teams

Poor coaching practices are significantly increasing scrum risks for rugby teams across the UK, according to a recent report by the Rugby Union Coaches...

Grassroots Rugby Fails to Address Recovery Education for Players

Grassroots rugby clubs across the UK are failing to provide adequate recovery education for their players, leaving athletes vulnerable to injuries and burnout. A...

Walking Football Players Face Hidden Injury Risks

Walking football players across the UK are facing hidden injury risks, with many underestimating the potential for harm despite the sport's gentle reputation. Recent...

Footballers suffer ankle injuries on five-a-side pitches

Footballers are suffering a surge in ankle injuries on five-a-side pitches, with experts attributing the rise to the game's fast-paced, confined nature. Recent data...

Poor Warm-Ups Fuel Amateur Football Injuries

Amateur footballers across the UK are suffering preventable injuries due to inadequate warm-up routines, according to a recent study by the University of Birmingham....

Amateurs Risk Injury Mimicking Pro Sports Tactics

Amateur athletes across the UK are risking serious injury by attempting to replicate advanced techniques seen in professional sports, according to a recent study...

Amateur Football Referees Face Rising Abuse

Amateur football referees across the UK are facing a surge in abuse, with incidents rising by 38% in the past year, according to a...

Amateur Goalkeepers Suffer Most Hand Injuries During Matches

Amateur football goalkeepers are suffering the highest rate of hand injuries during matches, according to a recent study published in the British Journal of...

Poor Pitch Quality Fuelling Football Injuries Surge

Poor pitch quality is significantly contributing to a surge in football injuries across the UK, according to a recent study published in the British...