An interesting discussion piece over on the RefBlog where a firm of personal injury lawyers discusses the role of rugby referees in identifying and dealing with concussion.
Worthy of a debate!
World Rugby
Referees to focus on dangerous head contacts
In a further effort to eliminate dangerous or reckless contact with players’ heads, World Rugby has issued a reminder to elite referees ahead of the November internationals instructing them to be especially vigilant in this […]
Commentariat
Change on the way for the scrum?
Social media has been circulating this presentation today, titled “Scrum History, Scrum Force Project & Scrum Injuries” by Dr Martin Raftery, who is the IRB Chief Medical Officer. It is undated so I cannot claim it’s […]
World Rugby
N-Pro headguard banned until World Rugby assessment can be completed 
World Rugby has confirmed that the Contego Sports N-Pro head guard may not be used at any level of the game as the product has “not yet been independently and rigorously trialled or tested in […]