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!
IRB changes referee appointment restructure – Paddy O’Brien loses job
Obviously a late night in the IRB press office after this was leaked to the BBC’s excellent rugby correspondent Alastair Eykyn. IRB unveils referee selection restructure (IRB.COM) Saturday 24 March 2012 – Paddy O’Brien will […]
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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 […]
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World Rugby trial a lower tackle height at 2018 U20 competitions
World Rugby has announced a programme of dedicated law trials for the U20s tournaments to lower the acceptable height of the tackle. It is hoped that this will reduce the number of head injuries which occur to the tackler, support players and the ball carrier. For more, read here […]