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RRIPG Inc. aims to improve Rugby players’ welfare & safety through innovative evidence-based research

09/04/2025

Throwback Rugby Thursday! Featured is our founder Dr. Victor Lopez Jr. with Josh Sutcliffe, who is former Assistant Coach at Stanford University and Coach Development Director for USA Rugby, along with being CRAA Commissioner for Men’s D1AA and D2 Rugby. We appreciate his work in continuing to push for optimal rugby team performance, along with enhancing playing efficiency!

08/27/2025

Throwback to our team’s time in National Club 7s, where elite club teams and incredible professionals came together to facilitate a fantastic weekend in Madison, Wisconsin! Special thanks to USA Club Rugby Chair Al Lucas for heading this event and his efforts to promote Rugby 7s. We appreciate David Fee, 7’s competition chair, for his support and work in expanding 7s. Finally we extend our gratitude to Dr. Cristin Mathew, Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine Specialist, for his professionalism and work in the medical clinic.
We look forward to seeing the continued expansion of rugby, as we continue to push for player welfare through research!

Photos (from left to right):
Slide 1: Lilianna Tasovac, Asha Gajraj, Dr. Victor Lopez Jr., Al Lucas, Philip Tesic, Gabriel Moreno, William McIntyre

Slide 2: Dr. Victor Lopez Jr, Dr. Cristin Mathew, Dave Codell (Former President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Rugby Union)

08/05/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Gary Liguori, Ph.D., FACSM, Albert and Suzanne Lord Endowed Chancellor and Dean and Professor of Kinesiology at Penn State Abington, to the 2025 RRIPG Summer Lecture Series!

Join us on August 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM EST for his talk:
“Idea to Review Paper: Hypothesis to Publication”

Dr. Liguori, a Consulting Editor for ACSM’s Exercise, Sport, and Movement journal, will provide a step-by-step look at how to transform a research idea into a high-quality published review. Perfect for students, clinicians, and early-career researchers looking to strengthen their academic skills.

🗓️ August 6 | 🕕 6:00 PM EST

07/29/2025

Join us for Week 9 of the 2025 RRIPG Summer Lecture Series on Wednesday, July 30 at 3:00 PM EST!

We are honored to host Dr. Mahesh Bagwe, MD, orthopedic surgeon and lower extremity specialist at OrthoMissouri, as he presents:

“Ankle Instability and Its Implications in Rugby”

This lecture will dive into the causes, consequences, and cutting-edge treatment approaches for ankle instability, one of the most common lower-limb issues in rugby. Perfect for sports medicine professionals, coaches, and athletes seeking to understand and prevent chronic ankle injuries.

07/22/2025

📣 Mark your calendar: Wednesday, July 23 at 6:00 PM ET

We're excited to welcome Expo Mejia, elite international rugby coach and World Rugby Trainer, to the 2025 RRIPG Summer Lecture Series!

Topic: “Building Leadership Skills and Team Culture”
From the Australian U18 National Youth 7s Team to the Philippines National Squad, Expo Mejia has helped shape successful, values-driven rugby programs across continents.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a coach whose career has been defined by developing strong cultures and athlete leaders.

07/16/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Ana Contreras-Barocio, M.D., to the 2025 RRIPG Summer Lecture Series!
📅 July 16, 2025 | 🕕 6:00 PM EST
🎙 “Rehabilitation Post Repair for Complete PCL Rupture”
Dr. Contreras-Barocio is a board-certified sports medicine physician at UNAM in Mexico and a leader in orthopedic rehabilitation. In this lecture, she will walk us through cutting-edge rehab protocols following complete PCL repairs, including guidelines for joint stability, progressive loading, and safe return to sport.
Join us for this important conversation on lower-limb injury recovery!

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