Cullen: Leinster will do what's best for Ryan Leinster won't be in any hurry to get James Ryan back on the pitch with Leo Cullen promising to do "what's best for him". Rugby • 22 Mar 22
Cullen: Leinster will do what's best for Ryan Leinster won't be in any hurry to get James Ryan back on the pitch with Leo Cullen promising to do "what's best for him". Rugby • 22 Mar 22
Sexton: Ryan head injury speculation unhelpful Johnny Sexton's own experience leaves him better placed than most to comment and the Ireland captain insists speculation about the extent of James Ryan's head injury is the "one thing that doesn't help". Rugby • 16 Mar 22
Sexton: Ryan head injury speculation unhelpful Johnny Sexton's own experience leaves him better placed than most to comment and the Ireland captain insists speculation about the extent of James Ryan's head injury is the "one thing that doesn't help". Rugby • 16 Mar 22
PFA calls for head-injury subs after Koch incident The Professional Footballers' Association has called again for the introduction of temporary substitutions for head injuries after Leeds' Robin Koch was allowed to play on against Manchester United on Sunday. Soccer • 21 Feb 22
PFA calls for head-injury subs after Koch incident The Professional Footballers' Association has called again for the introduction of temporary substitutions for head injuries after Leeds' Robin Koch was allowed to play on against Manchester United on Sunday. Soccer • 21 Feb 22
Premier League to trial saliva test for concussion A saliva test designed to diagnose concussion is set to be trialled in the Premier League. Soccer • 07 Dec 21
Premier League to trial saliva test for concussion A saliva test designed to diagnose concussion is set to be trialled in the Premier League. Soccer • 07 Dec 21
Former Rugby League players to sue over head injuries A group of former England, Wales and Scotland international rugby league players are to sue the Rugby Football League (RFL) alleging a failure to protect them from the risks caused by head injuries. Rugby • 27 Oct 21
Former Rugby League players to sue over head injuries A group of former England, Wales and Scotland international rugby league players are to sue the Rugby Football League (RFL) alleging a failure to protect them from the risks caused by head injuries. Rugby • 27 Oct 21
Study raise concerns over hurling concussion assessment The co-author of a study into concussion in inter-county hurling has called on the GAA to enforce existing guidelines with regard to the assessment of players who may have suffered suspected concussive events. GAA • 20 Oct 21
Study raise concerns over hurling concussion assessment The co-author of a study into concussion in inter-county hurling has called on the GAA to enforce existing guidelines with regard to the assessment of players who may have suffered suspected concussive events. GAA • 20 Oct 21
Terry Butcher wants heading 'phased out' of football Heading should be phased out of football, former England defender Terry Butcher has said. Soccer • 01 Oct 21
Terry Butcher wants heading 'phased out' of football Heading should be phased out of football, former England defender Terry Butcher has said. Soccer • 01 Oct 21
One season of pro rugby can affect brain, study finds A leading brain injury academic believes rugby union could be "a lot more aggressive" in tackling contact reduction in the sport. Rugby • 31 Aug 21
One season of pro rugby can affect brain, study finds A leading brain injury academic believes rugby union could be "a lot more aggressive" in tackling contact reduction in the sport. Rugby • 31 Aug 21
Concussion study findings 'will scare certain players' A new study that shows playing elite rugby could lead to changes in brain structure "sets hares running", according to players' chief Damian Hopley, as the sport's bosses continue to bolster safety initiatives. Rugby • 22 Jul 21
Concussion study findings 'will scare certain players' A new study that shows playing elite rugby could lead to changes in brain structure "sets hares running", according to players' chief Damian Hopley, as the sport's bosses continue to bolster safety initiatives. Rugby • 22 Jul 21
World Rugby launch Independent Concussion Consultants World Rugby will launch a panel of Independent Concussion Consultants to provide expert opinion on whether players are ready to return to action after head issues, with its chief medical officer Dr Eanna Falvey saying that it will become an integral part of the graduated return to play process. Rugby • 14 Jul 21
World Rugby launch Independent Concussion Consultants World Rugby will launch a panel of Independent Concussion Consultants to provide expert opinion on whether players are ready to return to action after head issues, with its chief medical officer Dr Eanna Falvey saying that it will become an integral part of the graduated return to play process. Rugby • 14 Jul 21
UEFA 'satisfied' with handling of Pavard head injury UEFA says it is satisfied by the French federation's medical staff that full-back Benjamin Pavard did not suffer concussion during his country's Euro 2020 match against Germany on Tuesday night. Euro 2020 • 17 Jun 21
UEFA 'satisfied' with handling of Pavard head injury UEFA says it is satisfied by the French federation's medical staff that full-back Benjamin Pavard did not suffer concussion during his country's Euro 2020 match against Germany on Tuesday night. Euro 2020 • 17 Jun 21
'We need protocols' - RTÉ panel debate Pavard's return RTÉ analysts Didi Hamann and Richie Sadlier discuss the need for concussion protocols in football after France defender Benjamin Pavard continued playing after receiving two knocks to the head during his team's 1-0 win over Germany on Tuesday evening. Soccer • 16 Jun 21
'We need protocols' - RTÉ panel debate Pavard's return RTÉ analysts Didi Hamann and Richie Sadlier discuss the need for concussion protocols in football after France defender Benjamin Pavard continued playing after receiving two knocks to the head during his team's 1-0 win over Germany on Tuesday evening. Soccer • 16 Jun 21
Eye tracking concussion technology to be trialled Eye-tracking technology used to help detect concussions will be trialled in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. Rugby • 18 May 21
Eye tracking concussion technology to be trialled Eye-tracking technology used to help detect concussions will be trialled in the Super Rugby Trans-Tasman competition. Rugby • 18 May 21
Sexton: Concussion label can be dangerous Johnny Sexton admits that frustration can build over a series of head injury assessments but says he's in good hands when it comes to medical treatment. Rugby • 17 Apr 21
Sexton: Concussion label can be dangerous Johnny Sexton admits that frustration can build over a series of head injury assessments but says he's in good hands when it comes to medical treatment. Rugby • 17 Apr 21
PFA hits out at concussion laws The new concussion laws being trialled in England have "jeopardised player health" in some instances and have created a system which is loaded with pressure on medical staff, according to the Professional Footballers' Association. Soccer • 15 Apr 21
PFA hits out at concussion laws The new concussion laws being trialled in England have "jeopardised player health" in some instances and have created a system which is loaded with pressure on medical staff, according to the Professional Footballers' Association. Soccer • 15 Apr 21
Eye-tracking technology to be trialled for concussions Eye-tracking technology will be trialled to assist with the detection of concussions in the sport, World Rugby has announced. Rugby • 30 Mar 21
Eye-tracking technology to be trialled for concussions Eye-tracking technology will be trialled to assist with the detection of concussions in the sport, World Rugby has announced. Rugby • 30 Mar 21
Premier League look at heading guidelines for training Heading guidelines for training in the professional and adult game are set to be in place for the start of next season, the Premier League has announced. Soccer • 26 Mar 21
Premier League look at heading guidelines for training Heading guidelines for training in the professional and adult game are set to be in place for the start of next season, the Premier League has announced. Soccer • 26 Mar 21
Saliva test detects 94% of concussions in rugby study A saliva test has been found to accurately detect concussion in elite male rugby players, possibly paving the way for such injuries to be diagnosed during a game across a range of sports in the future. Rugby • 23 Mar 21
Saliva test detects 94% of concussions in rugby study A saliva test has been found to accurately detect concussion in elite male rugby players, possibly paving the way for such injuries to be diagnosed during a game across a range of sports in the future. Rugby • 23 Mar 21
Concussion subs could protect players from themselves Ailish Considine on working her way through the AFLW return to play protocols and the potential benefit of temporary concussion substitutes in Gaelic games. GAA • 18 Feb 21
Concussion subs could protect players from themselves Ailish Considine on working her way through the AFLW return to play protocols and the potential benefit of temporary concussion substitutes in Gaelic games. GAA • 18 Feb 21
New lobby group urges action on rugby concussions A lobby group composed of players, officials, referees, coaches, medical experts and teachers has been formed to campaign for improved safety in the sport they describe as "broken". Rugby • 18 Feb 21
New lobby group urges action on rugby concussions A lobby group composed of players, officials, referees, coaches, medical experts and teachers has been formed to campaign for improved safety in the sport they describe as "broken". Rugby • 18 Feb 21
Doctor apologises to Sexton for '30 concussions' claim The French doctor who suggested Jonathan Sexton had suffered up to 30 concussions in his rugby career has apologised to the Irish captain and said there was no reason for him not to face France if he comes through return-to-play protocols. Rugby • 10 Feb 21
Doctor apologises to Sexton for '30 concussions' claim The French doctor who suggested Jonathan Sexton had suffered up to 30 concussions in his rugby career has apologised to the Irish captain and said there was no reason for him not to face France if he comes through return-to-play protocols. Rugby • 10 Feb 21
Premier League begins concussion subs trial Concussion substitutes could be used for the first time on Saturday as the Premier League entered a new era of combating head injuries. Soccer • 06 Feb 21
Premier League begins concussion subs trial Concussion substitutes could be used for the first time on Saturday as the Premier League entered a new era of combating head injuries. Soccer • 06 Feb 21
Premier League sets February date for concussion subs Concussion substitutes will be used in the Premier League for the first time from 6 February. Soccer • 29 Jan 21
Premier League sets February date for concussion subs Concussion substitutes will be used in the Premier League for the first time from 6 February. Soccer • 29 Jan 21
Club World Cup to trial concussion subs The Club World Cup will trial the use of an additional permanent concussion substitute, FIFA has said. Soccer • 08 Jan 21
Club World Cup to trial concussion subs The Club World Cup will trial the use of an additional permanent concussion substitute, FIFA has said. Soccer • 08 Jan 21
Leeds Rhinos captain retires at 27 due to concussions Rugby League player, and captain of Leeds Rhinos, Stevie Ward has been forced to retire at the age of 27 due to concussions he suffered last year, saying he cannot put his health and brain at any further risk. Rugby • 05 Jan 21
Leeds Rhinos captain retires at 27 due to concussions Rugby League player, and captain of Leeds Rhinos, Stevie Ward has been forced to retire at the age of 27 due to concussions he suffered last year, saying he cannot put his health and brain at any further risk. Rugby • 05 Jan 21
