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THE MAIL ON SUNDAY'S CONCUSSION CAMPAIGN

RFU concussion report slammed by expert who claims bigger collisions are reason for annual increases over the past decade

09/02/16 17:21

A senior World Rugby head-injuries expert has clashed with the RFU over the presentation of concussion data contained in their annual injury audit. RFU head of medicine Dr Simon Kemp this week published a report drawn up by a Bath University student - which showed reported concussions in professional Rugby Union had risen by more than 400 per cent in the last decade. Kemp, whose position was supported by Premier Rugby and the Rugby Players Association, claims the dramatic rise has been caused by increased awareness of a problem which was highlighted by the shambolic handling of George North’s double head injury in Wales’ RBS Six Nations opener against England. ...read

Will Smith wants end to 'insane' denial of concussion effects as World Rugby plans rule changes over worrying report

07/02/16 20:42

SAM PETERS: Rugby Union is set to increase the time concussed players are forced to sit on the sidelines after evidence emerged they are being rushed back before fully recovering.

Mike Brown prepared for cautious Harlequins return after England concussion

02/04/15 00:26

Mike Brown admitted he would adopt a 'cautious' approach in recovering from his latest concussion setback after remaining unsure when he will return for his club side Harlequins.

World Rugby launch probe into WRU's handling of George North's head injury after winger appeared to be knocked out during Six Nations loss to England

07/02/15 20:59

Wales were on Saturday night coming under mounting pressure to explain why medics allowed George North to carry on playing against England after he seemed to twice suffer concussion.

Brian Moore calls on commentators to take head injuries seriously as former England rugby star and Gary Neville join the Mail on Sunday's concussion campaign

05/10/14 00:13

Brian Moore and Gary Neville this week became the latest high-profile former international sports stars to back the Mail on Sunday’s concussion campaign.

Pierluigi Collina says new concussion rules clear up confusion as they come into force in Champions League

30/09/14 19:04

UEFA referees' chief Pierluigi Collina says new concussion rules that came into force in the Champions League clear up doubts about when players can continue after head injuries.

EXCLUSIVE: Jeff Astle's family accuse football's authorities after ex-England striker died from same disease found in brain-damaged boxers

02/06/14 10:36

Jeff Astle's family have accused football’s authorities of failing players and parents after it emerged that the former West Bromwich and England centre forward died from the same disease found in brain-damaged former boxers and American football stars.

Barack Obama to host concussion conference in the US as concerns grow over head injuries in sport

24/05/14 22:00

President Barack Obama will host a concussion conference in the United States on Thursday as concerns about head injuries in sport reaches the world’s highest political office.

EXCLUSIVE: Former Scotland boss MacLeod's son calls for dementia probe

06/04/14 00:11

SAM PETERS: The son of former Scotland manager Ally MacLeod has called for urgent new measures to monitor footballer’s mental health amid growing concern over unusually high dementia rates among former professional players.

Doctors shunning rugby's concussion test for fear of being sued as concerns continue to increase

04/04/14 17:44

Rugby’s flagship concussion trial was in disarray on Saturday night after it emerged that some team doctors are refusing to implement a controversial pitch-side test for fear of being sued if tragedy strikes.

EXCLUSIVE: FA Chairman Dyke issues apology to family of Jeff Astle as game's governing body admit vital concussion study was abandoned

04/04/14 17:42

SAM PETERS: Football Association chairman Greg Dyke has written to Jeff Astle’s widow apologising for his organisation’s conduct in the 12 years since the former England centre forward died from ‘industrial disease’ linked to heading footballs.

Football in the dock amid confusion over FA's promise of a 10-year study on link between football and dementia

04/04/14 17:41

The Football Association are facing mounting anger over the failure to publish potentially lifesaving research promised by them in the wake of former West Bromwich Albion and England centre-forward Jeff Astle's death at the age of 59 from early onset dementia.

England star Astle died from the 'industrial disease' of heading footballs...12 years on his widow is still waiting for the FA to deliver on their promises

04/04/14 17:40

Laraine Astle sits beneath a black-and-white picture of her husband Jeff scoring the winning goal in the 1968 FA Cup final at Wembley for West Brom against Everton.

Rugby's concussion tests are 'laughable', claims England star Corbisiero

04/04/14 17:39

England star Alex Corbisiero has labelled the game's concussion protocols 'laughable' and demanded guaranteed rest periods and a reduction in full-contact training in a bid to limit the risk of players developing brain damage.

Rugby's obsession with size and power is forcing the game to the brink of crisis

04/04/14 17:39

CONCUSSION CAMPAIGN: Next Sunday’s eagerly anticipated Six Nations clash between England and Wales will see two of the best conditioned and physically powerful sports teams on Earth go head to head in a contest that will take the breath away.

Victory for Mail on Sunday campaign as compulsory education on concussion is introduced throughout English rugby

04/04/14 17:32

English rugby's Professional Game Board has introduced a compulsory education programme on concussion for players and coaches following month's of campaigning by the Mail on Sunday.

At last, rugby sees it our way! Plans unveiled for sweeping new measures to protect players

04/04/14 17:31

The Mail on Sunday's concussion campaign has secured its greatest victory with rugby's authorities set to announce sweeping new measures to improve player welfare.

International Rugby Board brains trust on agenda at long last

04/04/14 17:31

The International Rugby Board are putting together a group of independent brain experts in an attempt to understand the long-term health implications for players who suffer multiple concussions.

EXCLUSIVE: One more blow to the head could kill me - Nottingham's Jackson on the injuries that forced him to end his 13-year career

04/04/14 17:26

The latest professional rugby star to retire prematurely from the sport has been told he could be risking his life if he ever plays again after a career blighted by concussion.

Not good enough! Andrew admits that more needs to be done to tackle head injuries as the RFU praise Mail on Sunday Concussion Campaign