Another rugby death: Concussion victim and legendary former All Black speak on dangers of rugby newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/welling…

Enforce the laws of the game or don't play any contact sport, simple.

After going a goal down after 8 minutes the welfare got back into the game, playing some excellent football throughout to run out convincing winners by 5 goals to 1.

#Concussionresearch 🧠

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CTE: Researchers believe widespread brain injury may contribute to veteran suicide rate - goo.gl/alerts/2xB9a3

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This counts at every age and stage of life...include it everytime you have patient contact.

More people inactive in our communities than there are smokers. Make it a habit 'what do you do to stay active?'

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I really, really hope this is true!!!

Can't let the entertainment value, er...I mean 'fabric of the game', be compromised for 'highest prioity of athlete health and wellbeing'.

With little/no transparency in injury data, it's great to have individuals like NRL PHYSIO keep tabs on what's happening at the coalface.

Ex-Māori All Black Teihorangi Walden, 30, has retired due to concussion.

A centre, Walden represented Hurricanes, Highlanders, Otago,Taranaki & New York Ironworkers.

“Concussions have been a recurring theme throughout my career and definitely not something to take lightly.”

Following the tragic death of Cory Heather in New Zealand, if you’re in a position to support Cory’s partner Rachel and their three young children Stevie (5), Benji (4) and Louie (1) HappyPaws has posted this link.

Cory died from a brain injury playing Auckland club rugby.

The FIELD Study observed a risk of death from Alzheimer’s disease in professional footballers 5 times greater than in the general population. 5 years later we still don’t know if dementia will be classed as an industrial injury for football.
thepfa.com/players/brain-…

“It’s the speed more than the weight that has the significance” said Prof. Stewart. The modern ball stays light, but if you hit it and it travels faster and lands at a higher speed it may be causing more problems.”
amp.theguardian.com/football/2020/…

Leather footballs were used up to the early 1980’s. However assumptions that a lighter ball makes neurodegenerative disease less common than it used to be may be misplaced, according to expert neuropathologist Prof. Willie Stewart.

Sadly more must lose and still no action or acknowledgement. Still interesting that impacts to head are reported to be only similar to jumping on a trampoline. Yet this happens. stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350260…

PLEASE READ AND SHARE 😞😡😢🙏❤️🏉🧠 things need to change ASAP
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Footy star with CTE reveals darkest-ever moment dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1… via Daily Mail Online

Good to hear strong commitments from all to tackle concussion in kids in Ireland
Colin Doherty Trinity College Dublin

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It’s that time of the week again 🏉😃

But amongst the fun don’t forget there’s NO HIA in grassroots rugby.

Doesn’t matter how big the game is, or how good the player is.

It’s never worth it. Ever.

Child or adult.

#IfInDoubtSitThemOut

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It's game day
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After our U’20s claimed victory in their Semi Final last night, the baton is now passed to the 1st team to do the same

Today we travel to Oriam to take on Heriot Watt Uni in the Semi Final of the King Cup, KO 3pm

Please come along and support Jack and his team #monthewelfare