News

CONCUSSION AND RUGBY

With all full contact sprots there is a risk of concussion and rugby union is no exception. As coaches it is our duty toRECOGNISE & REMOVE anyone with a suspected concussion.

Below are some of the facts around concussion but please download the PDF booklet above for full information.

CONCUSSION FACTS:

• Concussion is a brain injury
• All concussions are serious
• Concussion can often occur without loss of consciousness
• Players with any signs or symptoms of concussion must be immediately removed from playing or training
• Players must not return to play on the same day of any suspected concussion
• All players with concussion should be referred to a medical practitioner
• Players must not return to full contact sport until cleared by a medical practitioner
• Most concussions will recover with physical and mental rest
• Children and adolescents may take longer to recover following concussion
• Concussion can occur without an obvious blow to the head
• Recognise and Remove players with concussion to prevent further injury or even fatality