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World Rugby has announced its 2025 call for applications to fund player welfare research, reaffirming its commitment to advancing player safety and well-being across all levels of the game. As the leading funder of rugby-specific academic research, World Rugby continues to drive innovation in player welfare, ensuring the sport evolves with the latest scientific insights.<\/p>\n
For the upcoming funding cycle, the international federation is prioritizing key areas such as concussion, injury prevention, mental health, long-term health outcomes, and women’s rugby. In an exciting development, World Rugby is also introducing specific research questions related to anti-doping, with a focus on the effectiveness of education programs, the impact of body image perceptions on supplement use, and the role of nutritional education in elite junior players.<\/p>\n
World Rugby Chief Executive Alan Gilpin emphasized the importance of continued research in shaping the future of the sport:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWorld Rugby remains the major funder of rugby-specific academic research in the world. In the past few years, World Rugby-funded research has led to groundbreaking changes, such as the addition of smart mouthguards to the Head Injury Assessment (HIA) process and our ongoing work on a lower legal tackle height in community rugby.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Academics and research teams worldwide are encouraged to apply for funding, with applications due by 14 April 2025. The initiative presents a unique opportunity for researchers to contribute to meaningful advancements in player safety, shaping the future of rugby while ensuring the highest standards of care for athletes at all levels.<\/p>\n
For more details and application guidelines, visit World Rugby\u2019s official funding application portal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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