March 2026 newsHealth
Source-checked report · Global
World Rugby opens player-welfare research funding
The 2026 call covers concussion, injury prevention, women’s rugby, anti-doping and mental health.
30 Mar Global World Rugby member unions
World Rugby opened applications for its 2026 research grants with submissions due by 1 May.
Priority areas include concussion, injury surveillance and prevention, knee injuries in the women’s game, anti-doping, mental health and long-term health outcomes.
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