Insights into breast health issues in women's rugby

Abstract World RugbyTM supports dedicated women's welfare, injury surveillance and medical/technical interventions, yet breast health has received limited attention. This article aims to provide insights into breast health issues in rugby, including breast impacts and injuries. We discuss how b...

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Published in:	European Journal of Sport Science
Main Authors:	Joanna Wakefield‐Scurr, Edward St John, Kilian Bibby, Nichola Renwick, Neal Smith, Samantha Hobbs, Nicola Brown
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2024-12-01
Subjects:	gender health medicine performance team sport
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/ejsc.12128

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