Cardiff University launches first study into head injuries in female rugby players
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Cardiff University launches first study into head injuries in female rugby players

1 days ago · Originally published 8 Jun 2026 8/10 Original headline: Rugby concussion head injuries study in female rugby players
Twenty-two-year-old Ffion Jones is one of 30 women participating in a Cardiff University study examining the effects of repeated head impacts in rugby. By focusing specifically on female athletes rather than adapting data from men, the research aims to improve safety protocols and better understand how female brains respond to injury.
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