Acknowledgements and recommended further reading

Coaches must follow World Rugby's guidance on Player Load and Contact Load below.

Player Load guidance and resources

Contact Load guidance and resources

World Rugby recommends all stakeholders complete Concussion Management Education. Please visit our suite of online modules.

Breakdown Ready was developed in collaboration with Richie Gray of GSI Performance.

World Rugby would like to thank the following for their assistance in the production of this resource:

  • Scottish Rugby
  • Daniel Stewarts and Melville College, Edinburgh
  • George Watsons College, Edinburgh
  • West of Scotland Women’s Rugby Football Club
  • Glasgow University Women’s Rugby Football Club
  • Oriam, Scotland’s Sports Performance Centre, Edinburgh
  • Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell
  • Wayne Barnes
  • Whisper.