In this weeks news I discovered an article with a headline stating: 'Doctors urge schools to ban tackling in rugby', this article immediately informing me in the first sentence that more than 70 doctors and academics say injuries from the 'high-impact collision sport' can leave lifelong consequences for many children in severe cases. This article made it obvious of the many injuries you may sustain during a child's rugby game (ligamentous tears,dislocated shoulders,fractures and concussion), all which could lead to short or long term after effects after the injury is sustained, some of these being memory loss, diminished verbal abilities and stunt of growth. All of these injuries and after effects making the sport of rugby for children at first come across as a ridiculous idea due to the health of many children being put at risk in order to play a contact sport. Gaining a different perspective on the matter from p.e teacher Jonny Cross was also interesting as he stated that the contact sport of rugby helped build character in the children and gave many students a well needed challenge, boosting their confidence individually and academically, also informing the reporter that the students are taught the correct postures and techniques in order to protect themselves and potentially avoid serious injury in matches. Overall this article was very interesting and thought provoking due to the obvious topic of injuries being sustained in rugby games possibly being made more serious after being informed of the severe consequences it may have on the current generations children. I also do believe the contact sport is an outlet for many children and does provide them with a confidence boost, and if played regularly the sport also has the positive effects of keeping you in good shape due to the determination and energy needed to play a rugby game at any standard. Finally I agree that the situation should be taken 'extremely seriously' by the RFU (Rugby Football Union) and researched further after being informed of the serious health impacts the nation wide sport of rugby can have on many children.
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