Is playing rugby dangerous? On the contrary, it’s safe, says a governing body

For parents with a child who plays rugby, an all-action contact sport where brute force is key, serious head injuries have long been a concern. — Photos: dpa

FOR PARENTS with a child who plays rugby, an all-action contact sport where brute force is key, serious head injuries have long been a concern. Despite coming across as a particularly bloody sport, a governing body says new research shows the risk is low.

The recent Rugby World Cup was marred by multiple refereeing inconsistencies when it came to adjudicating head-to-head or body-to-head impacts.