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Which has more concussions, rugby league or union?

Which has more concussions, rugby league or union?

Rugby is a contact sport, and as such, concussions are an unfortunate side effect. But which of the two main branches of the game, rugby league and rugby union, has the most head injuries? It's a tough question to answer, as studies show both league and union have similar concussion rates. However, one area where union stands out is in the number of reported concussions. The physical nature of the game means that union players are more likely to report a head injury than league players. This indicates that the number of concussions occurring in union is potentially higher than in league. Ultimately, more research is needed to determine which game has the most concussions.

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