Published: May 28, 2019
Amid increasing concern over head knocks, World Rugby’s trial system aims to result in a safer game
It may sound paradoxical, but it has been estimated by World Rugby that up to 70% of head injuries in the game are sustained by the tackler, rather than the tackled player. It’s a growing problem the game is facing and one which may require a radical law change to solve.
In recent years World Rugby has demanded referees show virtually zero tolerance to attacking the head of an opponent to minimise concussion, which is one of the biggest player welfare issues in the game. Yet for all of World Rugby’s concerted efforts to reduce head injuries, the problem has not gone away – and the reason may surprise.
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