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Repeated Head Blows in Women's Rugby: What the New Research Means for Schools and Clubs
A pioneering new study is examining how repeated head impacts affect the brains of women rugby players - and the findings will matter for every school and club running girls' rugby.
Vas Nikolaou on Concussion Management in Schools and Grassroots Sport
Luca Health founder Vas Nikolaou joins a podcast to discuss why concussion management in schools and grassroots sport still falls short, and what good looks like.
Pioneering Study Into Repeated Head Blows in Women's Rugby - What Schools and Clubs Need to Know
A new study is investigating how repeated head impacts affect the female brain in rugby - and why schools and clubs should follow the evidence as it develops.
The Rugby Concussion Lawsuit - What Grassroots Clubs Need to Know
A landmark rugby concussion lawsuit is facing procedural pressure. Here is what the case involves and what it means for grassroots clubs and schools.
Damian McKenzie's Concussion Stand-Down and What It Means for Grassroots Rugby
Super Rugby medics have recommended Damian McKenzie sit out the rest of the season after a concussion. Here is what the elite decision-making process reveals for school and community rugby.
When Thrown Objects Cause Concussion - What Schools and Clubs Can Learn
A phone thrown at a concert left a performer with concussion. The mechanism is different from sport, but the identification and management principles are identical - and schools should take note.