Specifically, players have a 28% higher rate of non-contact lower extremity injuries when playing on artificial turf . Of those non-contact injuries, players have a 32% higher rate of non-contact knee injuries on turf and a staggering 69% higher rate of non-contact foot/ankle injuries on turf compared to grass.
Read moreWhich rugby teams have artificial pitches?
Currently, a number of clubs in both the URC and the Gallagher Premiership use artificial pitch surfaces, with the likes of Saracens, Worcester Warriors, Newcastle Falcons, Glasgow Warriors and Cardiff Rugby all applying the technology.24 Eyl 2021
Read moreIs Kingsholm 4G pitch?
Contrary to what some might think, the surface is called a 3G pitch. 4G pitches don’t exist . “4G does not exist,” the groundsman explained. “It does not exist in anything but phone technology!13 Eki 2021
Read moreWhat is a g4 pitch?
Fourth Generation (4G) surfaces consist of one element: synthetic turf . These surfaces are still in the early stage of development and are designed to eliminate the requirement for any infill products, whilst still meeting all the performance and testing requirements required by the sporting governing bodies.
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