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The overall incidence of injuries ranged from 33.33 (95% CI: 18.97\u201354.60) in the under-18s to 83.33 (95% CI: 60.34\u2013112.40) in the under-20s, while in the SuperCup it was 41.35 (95% CI: 30.30\u201355.18) injuries per 1000 player-match-hours. Injury severity (mean days) was higher in the SuperCup (38.33) and lower in the Under-18 tournament (28.50). Lower limb and soft tissue were the most common type of injuries. Tackles caused almost two-thirds of all injuries. Concussion accounted for 10.0% to 25.6% of all injuries. Our data are consistent with previous reports for similar levels of competition and age grades. The injury incidence was higher in the senior competitions (Under-20s and SuperCup). However, for the under-20s, injury rates were higher than in the SuperCup. This might be related to the competition format; however, more studies need to be conducted in the future. 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