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Safety vs Spectacle: Rugby at a Crossroads
The Real Science of Sport Podcast
Balancing Safety and Spectacle in Youth Rugby
The chapter delves into the debate on youth participation in rugby, focusing on teaching safe tackling techniques and concussion awareness at a young age. It emphasizes the importance of education, proper conditioning programs, and the potential unintended consequences of reducing contact in training for player safety. The speakers discuss the delicate balance between safety and preserving the essence of rugby as a contact sport, advocating for nuanced approaches to maintain player safety while upholding the spectacle of the game.
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