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Head injury risk in rugby: U20 World Champs case study

Ross · 23 Aug 2019 ·

Last week I described, in detail, the evidence and process that has led to World Rugby’s High Tackle Framework and clampdown on high tackles. This time, I walk you through the case study of the recent U20s to illustrate the important concepts for risk identification.

Protecting the rugby player’s head – the paradox of tackler height and head injury

Ross · 13 Aug 2019 ·

A look at the World Rugby concussion prevention approach that involves sanctions for dangerous high tackles to protect both players. I explain the rationale behind the strategy, the data and the desired outcomes.

The aging of elite performance: “Geriatric champions” and have the rules for getting older changed?

Ross · 06 Feb 2019 ·

Yesterday, I was sent this link. It says that Dwain Chambers, he of THG and a doping ban in 2004 (!), is making a comeback, hoping to qualify for Team GB at the European Indoor Championships. At the age of 40. Well, almost 41. My first thought was “Of course he is”, and then upon […]

NUDGE: A data-driven attempt at reducing concussion risk in rugby. A process explained

Ross · 16 Oct 2018 ·

Rugby, like many contact sports, faces a concussion issue. Over the last three years, I have been involved in research and subsequent law change and education to attempt to reduce concussion risk in the sport. In this article, I explain, step by step, what that process has involved and why certain decisions were made.

Head injuries in Rugby Part 3: The key evidence and law change advice

Ross · 03 Aug 2017 ·

This is part 3 of the 3-part series on head injuries in rugby. It explores the two most interesting and relevant findings of the research, looking at how the height of the tackle and the body position of the players influences head injury risk. These two items formed the strongest evidence that was used to change the high tackle laws in the sport. We also discuss the next steps and future application of the research.

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