Concussion

World Rugby welcomes Scotland’s standard sports concussion guidelines

World Rugby welcomes Scotland’s standard sports concussion guidelines World Rugby welcomes the ground-breaking development of cross-sport standard concussion guidelines in…

11 years ago

Scotland launches standard sports concussion guidelines

Scotland has become the first country in the world to introduce standard guidelines for dealing with concussion in sport. The…

11 years ago

#RecogniseAndRemove concussion education reaches all parts of the globe

#RecogniseAndRemove concussion education reaches all parts of the globe World Rugby’s #RecogniseAndRemove online concussion education modules were completed by almost…

12 years ago

Concussion? We’re ahead of the game

As the RFU prepares to release figures on the biggest problem in rugby, players’ chief Richard Bryan tells Chris Hewett…

12 years ago

Is prolonged rest the best medicine for concussion?

A new study suggests that the common perception that strict rest is best for concussed patients is not only inaccurate,…

12 years ago

Concussion law suit could endanger future of high school football

The physical nature of gridiron football has caused concerns about it being played at high school level and the correct…

12 years ago

Fitzpatrick: New concussion protocols a huge positive

International tight-head Declan Fitzpatrick has lifted the lid on the injury nightmare which followed a blow to the head in…

12 years ago

Tough new measures on concussion cases introduced in England in campaign to improve player safety

Players and directors of rugby at England's leading clubs face fines and potential suspensions if they fail to adhere to…

12 years ago

Headguards in rugby would add to the concussion problem, not solve it, says doctor

The rate of injury – and especially concussion – in professional rugby is a growing concern, but the worst thing…

12 years ago

IRFU’s Head of Medical Services makes recommendations on Concussion Management at Joint Committee Hearing

The IRFU's Head of Medical Services Dr Rod McLoughlin presented the work being done on concussion education in rugby to…

12 years ago