But since the game turned professional in 1995, there are now strict laws about using protective equipment on the pitch. And since October 2000, the International Rugby Board (IRB), the game's ...

As a full-contact sport played with little or no protective equipment, rugby has a reputation for high injury rates, including concussions. When a player gets hurt playing any sport, athletic ...

Methods—A survey of 140 rugby union players (82.4% response rate ... The questionnaire collected information on recent head injuries, use of protective equipment, and attitudes towards headgear.

But remember, wearing body protection doesn't mean you are invincible and can do things others rugby players can't - you'll do yourself more damage if you think like that.