The Rugby Union Physio

Sports Physiotherapist and Rugby Union fanatic. Providing Injury Analysis throughout the World Cup.

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Tom Banks from @BrumbiesRugby
off with suspected depressed fracture of R zygoma. Nasty head clash against Tony Pulu.

To rub salt in the wound, the referee also gave him a red card for his troubles. Awarded a penalty try to @westernforce

[All Blacks @AllBlacks]

PUJ has failed his HIA, Goodhue will play out the final 7 minutes.

#NZLvAUS #BledisloeCup

[All Blacks @AllBlacks]

68' | Goodhue returns to the field, with Peter Umaga-Jensen heading down the tunnel with a head knock.

#NZLvAUS #BledisloeCup

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Joe Moody's head from @AllBlacks vs Ned Hannigan's hip from @wallabies. Big collision- appears to lose consciousness on impact. Very concerning for neck injury. Hopefully nothing serious #BledisloeCup

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Looks like a R hip injury from @wallabies Matt Toomua following a clearing kick. Most likely a labral injury due to the hip flexion/adduction but may be a rectus femoris strain. Able to play on for 1 min before coming off in pain. Hopefully back in gold soon #BledisloeCup

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Queensland @Reds_Rugby second row Lukhan Salakaia-Loto comes off in the 43rd minute with R hip injury. Forced in to end range flexion/abduction/ER. Possible hip joint injury (subluxation/labral/muscle tear). Able to weight bear immediately after. #QLDvACT @BrumbiesRugby

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Good to see @TimHoran12 compliant with the COVID restrictions and staying away from his barber. #REDvsWAR

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Super Rugby AU has begun! Early casualty for @Reds_Rugby Angus Blythe failing his #HIA. Neck forced in to end range right lateral flexion - could wake up sore tomorrow in R sided facet joints @NSWWaratahs

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@Aussie7s speedster Ellia Green in hospital following R ankle arthroscopy 173 days before beginning her Gold medal defence at Tokyo. Described as a "general clean up". Likely had loose bodies or cartilage defect. She's expected to miss next 2 Sevens tournaments.#TokyoOlympics

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"It was a very unusual way to end up," @NSWWaratahs coach Rob Penney said. "I think his upper thoracic has been stretched an unusual way. He got a bit of a fright. I don’t think there’s anything untoward there." #SuperRugby

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@NSWWaratahs young winger Mark Nawaqanitawase left the field in the 61st minute vs @BluesRugbyTeam. Suspected neck/shoulder/head injury following very awkward landing. Fortunately passed the #HIA & cervical spine testing. #SuperRugby

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Another player in the news for being unable to return to play following ongoing #concussion issues. Kane Hames played 10 tests for the @AllBlacks in 2016 & 2017 and has not been able to play for 2 years.

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31yo former Wallaby Toby Smith retires due to ongoing issues with concussion. Wishing him all the best in his retirement.

https://t.co/T9BFbBWr8T

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Mbongeni Mbonambi from @Springboks off with a #HIA in the 23rd minute following heavy head contact with the knee of Courtney Lawes from @EnglandRugby. Replaced by Malcolm Marx and did not return. #RWCFinal #RWC2019 #ENGvRSA

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Lood de Jager from @Springboks off in the 23rd minute with a suspected L shoulder dislocation. Appears to be an inferior dislocation from that mechanism. Rare dislocation and associated with more structural damage. #ENGvRSA #RWCFinal #RWC2019

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Kyle Sinkler off in the 3rd minute for a #HIA following friendly fire from the elbow of Maro Itoje from @EnglandRugby. #RWCFinal #RWC2019 #ENGvRSA

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The biceps femoris is also known as the lateral hamstring. It's the most commonly injured hamstring accounting for 80% of muscle strains. Amazing to see George North's so clearly in the above video. #RWC2019 #WALvRSA

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George North from @WelshRugbyUnion off in the 38th minute with a R lateral hamstring strain. Here he is grabbing at his meaty biceps femoris. Tried to play on until half time but had to come off. Initially appeared to be a cramp but more likely muscle strain. #RWC2019 #WALvRSA

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Tomos Francis from @WelshRugbyUnion off in the 34th minute with a L shoulder injury. Apparently players on the field telling Jerome Garces it was dislocated. May have been subluxed or AC joint judging by point of impact from Vermuelen's elbow. #RWC2019 #WALvRSA

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@hozzajoyce @EnglandRugby Very strong. He showed courage to continue to play out the full game despite being in agony. He will be protecting it all week to make sure he doesn't miss this final. 7 days is plenty to settle a cork

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Owen Farrell from @EnglandRugby corked in L thigh in 25th min. Direct knee contact 2 lateral thigh from Jake Goodhue. Was able 2 play on & lead his team 2 an incredible performance. Severe muscle corks can have muscle fibres tearing. No questioning his toughness.#RWC2019 #ENGvNZL