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"They have admitted now to being wrong for ten years at least!"

World Rugby have today announced an extension to their concussion stand down period Players will now face an increased stand-down period of 12 days if they have a history of concussion or are removed from a match with obvious concussion symptoms. Dr...

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17.53 21 Jun 2022


"They have admitted now to being wrong for ten years at least!"


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World Rugby have today announced an extension to their concussion stand down period Players will now face an increased stand-down period of 12 days if they have a history of concussion or are removed from a match with obvious concussion symptoms. Dr Barry O’Driscoll, former medical adviser to World Rugby joins Kieran to discuss if these new protocols go far enough.


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