Table 2.
Distribution of on-field positions and mechanisms of injury between groups.
| Variable | Tight forwards | Loose forwards | Inside backs | Midfield backs | Outfield backs | p value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-field position % (n) | 21.6% (19) | 27.3% (24) | 20.4% (18) | 13.7% (12) | 17% (15) | |
| Mechanism of injury % (n) | ||||||
| Tackler | 47.4% (9) | 50% (12) | 88.9% (16) | 58.3% (7) | 60% (9) | 0.064 |
| Direct impact | 52.6% (10) | 37.5% (9) | 11.1% (2) | 41.7% (5) | 20% (3) | |
| Poach position | 8.3% (2) | 13.3% (2) | ||||
| Try scorer | 4.2% (1) | 6.7% (1) | ||||
| Moment of injury: | ||||||
| Match | 84.2% (16) | 87.5 % (21) | 72.2% (13) | 83.3% (10) | 93.3% (14) | 0.593 |
| Training | 15.8% (3) | 12.5 % (3) | 27.8% (5) | 16.7% (2) | 6.7% (1) |