Shocking number of school rugby players say they would continue to play with concussion symptoms
School players have more casual view of concussion than club players, study finds A new study has found that a shocking number of school rugby players in Ireland would continue to play sport with concussion symptoms. A “somewhat concerning” 35 per cent of school players said they would “would continue to play a sport while […]
7 months ago
“Heartbreaking” – Former Wales international Andrew Coombs diagnosed with dementia, aged 39
“Sharing this news with my children was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done.” Former Dragons and Wales forward Andrew Coombs has revealed a “heartbreaking” dementia diagnosis that leaves him and his family with an uncertain, and worrying, future. The 39-year-old took to social media with the news, on Sunday. He played 10 Tests […]
2 years ago
New World Rugby guidelines mean Johnny Sexton could miss Second Test
Ireland could do with some good news around about now. Johnny Sexton last 30 minutes of the First Test against New Zealand before another blow to the head ended his 106th Test outing. He will now miss the Second Test, too. Such is the early fudge that Ireland find themselves in, we were met with […]
4 years ago
“We’ve been led by the experts” – James Ryan ready to rock against Toulouse
After eight weeks on the sidelines, Leinster welcomed back a man that could be key in them securing that fifth European Cup title. Rather than focus on the Ireland internationals in Leinster’s starting XV, against Leicester, those that decry the province’s success, but would love to see it emulated, should focus on the 19 of […]
4 years ago
Chris Sutton attacks Michael Owen’s “caveman” view on concussion in heated live TV exchange
“Michael, that is the view of a caveman…” Chris Sutton told Michael Owen that his views on concussion in football were comparable to that of a caveman during a heated exchange between the pair on BT Sport. The two former England internationals were on punditry duty for BT’s coverage of the Champions League last-16 meeting […]
4 years ago
Robin Koch incident highlights football’s archaic approach to head injuries
Football’s dangerous ignorance towards head injuries still lingers The first half at Elland Road on Sunday afternoon offered another of those occasions where you find yourself wondering when – if ever – football will learn its lesson. The sight of Robin Koch – bandage stretched tightly around head, blood-soaked shirt replaced with a pristine white […]
4 years ago