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OU Sports & Fitness blog
Department of Childhood, Youth and Sport
Snooze you don’t lose: Caroline Heaney asks 'Is sleep the secret ingredient of World Cup success?'
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01 Mar 2018
Caroline Heaney sheds some light on the hot topic of recovery in professional sports tournaments like the Rugby World Cup.
22 Oct 2015
What are the benefits or risks of specialising in a sport early on? Jessica Pinchbeck discusses early specialisation in rugby.
06 Oct 2015
Gavin Williams discusses the issue of doping and statistics on usage of performance-enhancing drugs in rugby union.
05 Oct 2015
Karen Howells discusses the issue of concussion in rugby and BBC Panorama's investigation: 'Rugby and The Brain – Tackling the Truth'
22 Sep 2015
Guinness and Gareth Thomas rugby tackle homophobia in their latest TV ad, writes Dr Helen Owton.
15 Sep 2015
Why hasn't the FIFA scandal and the impact it will have on the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup been discussed? Helen Owton explores...
04 Jun 2015