Reducing injuries in youth and adult rugby union

Our researchers have developed Activate; the first rugby-specific injury prevention exercise programme now used by rugby teams around the world.

Improving the assessment, monitoring and consideration of growth and maturation in young athletes

In the search for tomorrow's champions, developing late can mean young athletes are overlooked. Our research helps young players reach their true potential.

Reducing injuries in rugby union through global changes to make the scrum safer

Our researchers have developed the 'Crouch, Bind, Set' technique, making the rugby scrum safer for millions of players around the world.

Bath and Edinburgh to lead International Olympic Committee Research Centre

The new IOC Research Centre focusing on athlete health and injury prevention will draw on long-standing sports science research expertise at both institutions.

World Rugby funding kicks off international collaboration to reduce injuries in girls’ rugby

Injury prevention experts at the University will partner with the University of Calgary (Canada) in a major project to improve player safety for girls’ rugby.

Targeted exercise programme can dramatically cut injuries in youth rugby

Getting young rugby players to complete new exercises before matches and in training can reduce injuries by over 70%, according to a benchmark study.

Bath rugby researchers turn to horse racing to tackle spinal injuries

Building on the success of previous injury prevention work, our sports scientists are working with the BHA on a new project designed to improve rider safety.

Biobanding evaluation nets positive results among academy football teams

Matching young players according to their developmental or biological age has positive effects in football.

Increased risk of injury in contact sports after prolonged training restrictions due to COVID-19

Athletes who play contact sports are being particularly hard-hit by the prolonged restrictions imposed on games and training, according to a new study.

Bath Global Chairs 2022-23 appointed

The University appoints four new distinguished international visiting professors as part of the Global Chair scheme.

Unique football medicine course kicks off FIFA’s collaboration with University of Bath

From September 2022, the University of Bath will launch a new distance-learning MSc in Football Medicine in association with FIFA.

Bath rugby research in list of ‘most significant’ university breakthroughs

Our work to improve player safety in rugby forms part of UUK's national #MadeAtUni campaign celebrating the transformational impact of UK universities.

Prince Harry visits RFU Injured Players Foundation at University

His Royal Highness Prince Harry today visited the Rugby Football Union Injured Players Foundation at the University.

Royal showcase for University of Bath horse racing research

Two University projects designed to reduce injuries in horse racing were presented to Her Majesty The Queen as part of a Royal Visit to Somerset.