Results for: Player Safety

The Canadian Football League (CFL) has implemented several health and safety initiatives for the upcoming season, including optional Guardian caps, mandatory mouthguards, and GPS tracking technology. Guardian caps, which provide additional head protection, will be available to all players, and mouthguards are now mandatory, making the CFL the first pro sports league in North America to implement this requirement. GPS tracking will aid in injury prevention and rehabilitation monitoring. The league will also provide additional camera angles and video technology for injury spotters.

SA Rugby has expressed appreciation for the commitment of referees, coaches, and players in the Varsity Cup for adhering to the new tackle height laws implemented in South Africa’s community game. The laws, introduced to enhance safety at school and club levels, have shown positive results with a decline in penalties for high tackles and increased awareness among ball carriers to dip their heads below their hips.