But a heavy tackle or an awkward turn could result in more than just a spell in the sin bin. As Leicester scrum half Austin Healy can testify, it could lead to a nasty injury which could plague you for months. Austin has paid the price for an injury-ravaged season, making just 11 appearances for his club and possibly crushing his chances of playing for England this autumn.

It's not only our top sports men and women who face the devastating impact of a sporting injury.  According to recent government figures*, each year:
 Over 3,000,000 of us end up in our local Accident and Emergency departments as a result of injuries suffered pursuing leisure activities. 
 A third of these  - 1,000,000 injuries - are caused playing sport.  

The impact of even a minor injury on your life can be devastating – especially if you rely on your car for work or for other every day tasks like the school run or the weekly shop. ChauffeurPlan, the low-cost insurance policy, will keep you on the road no matter what life throws at you.                                

ChauffeurPlan kicks in if you injure yourself and cant drive, paying for trains, taxis or even a chauffeur for up to a year - whatever it takes you get you from A to B until you're fit to drive again.  The flexible scheme also pays out if you lose your licence due to speeding or totting up – and if your car is stolen or vandalised or needs repairs after an accident. ChauffeurPlan represents excellent value for money with premiums starting from as little as £6.90 a month and four levels of cover to choose from.

As Football fever grips the nation once again, amateur players will be charging around our parks – and injuries such as damaging your ligaments will happen. Even a practice game with your children in the garden can be dangerous. This autumn ChauffeurPlan will be doing its bit to keep sports fans on the road when the unthinkable happens.