Episode 5 - Optimal Medical Positioning in Professional Rugby Union

In this episode of RugbyMed: The Science of the Game, hosts Carlos Braga and António Cruz Ferreira explore the critical role of medical team positioning in professional rugby union. The discussion opens with updates on the Rugby World Cup 2027 qualification process, particularly Portugal’s bid for automatic entry, and the medical strategies employed to keep players in peak condition.
The episode then delves into the importance of medical positioning during matches, based on key principles from a British Journal of Sports Medicine (BJSM) study. The hosts discuss the concepts of Line of Sight (ensuring medics have a clear view of the game) and Line of Entry (maintaining safe and efficient access to injured players).