World Rugby

This study aimed to investigate retired elite female rugby players’ health outcomes (and their relationships) in five key areas (musculoskeletal, cognitive, mental, reproductive/endocrinological and cardiovascular) and how those compare with the general population.

Project lead

Dr Jane Thornton (Western University, London Ontario)

La Trobe investigators

Prof Kay Crossley

Other investigators

Chloe Hewitt, Karim M Khan, Mark Speechley, Ashley Ambrose, Kristen Reilly, Andrew Firth, Margo Mountjoy, Vincent Gouttebarge