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Check out 'Rugby on Trial' tonight, investigating whether enough has been done to protect players from the devastating impacts of concussions and repeated knocks to the head. It's on BBC One at 8.30pm in the West and South West regions, as well as the BBC iPlayer.

If you're in the media (or not) and would like to speak to me about my work researching and writing CONCUSSED following tonight's BBC1 documentary 'Rugby on Trial' please dm me on here or email [email protected]

If player welfare had ever been rugby authorities 'No1 priority' they would have reduced volume of matches and contact training (where injuries/concussions still rife) and not allowed concussed players back on the field. Six day RTP and championing collisions also indefensible.

#Concussion/Brain Injury 🧠 Know the score 👍 “If In Doubt, Sit Them Out” sportscotland.org.uk/clubs/scottish…

Watch out for demonstrably ludicrous claim “player welfare is our number one priority” from rugby’s authorities.

Siri; please show me a trope.

Caroline Dinenage MP - standing for re-election as chair of Culture, Media and Sport Committee - says she wants wants MPs to re-examine concussion in sport after BBC’s ‘Rugby on Trial’ film “raised important issues about the risks in rugby and how those dangers have been explained to players.” ⬇️

The line between raising concussion awareness and scaring people off from playing rugby is a fine one to tread, but tread it we must. The cost of ignoring it is simply too great. Adapting the game in response to increased risk (caused by professionalism) is key.

In light of last night's Rugby on Trial doc, posing tough questions about the historic mismanagement of concussion, now would be a - insert word - time to release RFU/Prem Rugby funded research finding next to no long-term problems associated with repeatedly bashing your head.

'Overplay the benefits, trivialize the negatives' 'Hammer the abuser' 'Flatten the data curve' Quotes from the Netflix drama Dopesick, based on true events in US opioid scandal. Ring any bells observant rugby folk?

Concussions are causing “significant mental health problems” among ex-rugby stars - Sam Peters on #LLNT newstalk.com/news/concussio…

Rugby’s authorities told there is brain trauma ‘of an industrial scale’ among former professionals as the sport’s legal action continues. dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyuni…

Tackling is responsible for more than 60% of concussions in high school football. Limiting contact during practice can reduce the risk for concussions and minimize the number of head impacts. Visit CDC Injury Center website for more info on #concussion safety. cdc.gov/heads-up/

Dear Twitter. I'm looking to stage a London event next Jan/Feb with a broad range of stakeholders discussing the extent of sport's concussion problem and the solutions available. Could you provide venue for 150+ people to support this? Please email [email protected] if so🙏

Lots of parents in touch asking if they should buy headgear for their kids to protect them from concussion at start of rugby season. One particular company who i’ve clashed with in past charging £129 for their “product”. Do not buy these. They do not protect against concussion.

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Pick up a LitFest leaflet when you're out and about in Marlborough - rounding up all this year's events for 26-29 September! Full programme here: bit.ly/3LlM1Sd Tickets: bit.ly/3XTkmxp We look forward to seeing you for our bumper 15th year🥳

The Drake Foundation-funded HEADING Study has been stuck on a pre-print server for 6 months & 5 neuroscientists are no longer listed as coauthors. Also 3 coauthors are or were on the Industrial Injuries Advisory Council. What is going on?

Now where have I seen this before? 🤔