Scrums given the appliance of science

THE International Rugby Board and the University of Bath have unveiled a study of the scrum to improve player welfare.

The two-year study – the Biomechanics of the Rugby Scrum – supported by the Rugby Football Union, was launched at the University of Bath. Funded by the International Rugby Board, the study will provide in-depth analysis of the biomechanical forces between all scrum positions, using controlled live and scrum machine situations to identify better playing, coaching and refereeing techniques.