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Phil Vickery Pledges His Brain to Concussion Research - What It Means for Rugby
England World Cup winner Phil Vickery has pledged to donate his brain for concussion research. We explain what the science needs, what it cannot yet tell us, and what grassroots rugby should do now.
Wales Rugby Concussion Case Enters 'Unprecedented Territory' - What Grassroots Clubs Must Know
The Welsh rugby concussion litigation is escalating in scale and legal complexity. Here is what community clubs and schools must take from it for their own duty of care.
Rugby Brain Injury Litigation Reaches Crisis Point - What It Means for Grassroots Clubs
A High Court judge is considering striking out 95% of claims in the rugby brain injury litigation. Here is what the case involves, why it matters, and what grassroots clubs should take from it.
If in Doubt, Sit Them Out: What UK Concussion Guidelines Mean for Coaches
The 'if in doubt, sit them out' principle is the cornerstone of UK concussion guidance for coaches. Here is what the November 2024 guidelines actually require, and why the principle protects everyone on the pitch.
A Springbok Retires After a 'Huge Fright' - What Grassroots Rugby Must Learn
When a professional Springbok centre retires citing a 'huge fright' from concussion, it raises questions every grassroots club and school rugby coach should be asking about player welfare and return-to-play decisions.
Why 21 Days? The Science Behind the Minimum Concussion Stand-Down
The 21-day minimum stand-down for concussion in under-18s is not arbitrary. Here is the neuroscience behind the rule, how UK guidelines arrived at the figure, and what it means in practice for coaches and schools.