#Concussion
Opinion: 'The culture of playing through pain and concussion needs to change'
‘I’d become wise how to beat the tests’ – responses to concussion researcher show more than protocols and workshops needed to change culture.
Opinion: 'The culture of playing through pain and concussion in GAA needs to change'
‘I’d become wise how to beat the tests’ – responses to concussion researcher show more than protocols and workshops needed to change culture.
Biggar back from concussion as Wales make two changes for visit of France
Ross Moriarty and Gareth Davies come into the starting XV for Wayne Pivac’s side.
'I'm thankful. People have gotten badly hurt and ended up with lifelong repercussions of concussion'
Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney details her recent HIA return, reflects on the Six Nations so far and looks to England.
Ireland centre Farrell ruled out of Russia clash due to concussion
Jordi Murphy is due to join the squad in Kobe tomorrow and play on Thursday.
'I have woken up every morning with pressure in my head' - Scotland star retires due to concussion
David Denton was capped 42 times and coach Gregor Townsend said the national side would ‘miss him’.
Anthony Joshua's trainer clarifies concussion comments after coming under fire
Rob McCracken initially suggested he allowed his fighter to continue while concussed.
Australian batsman Smith ruled out of third Ashes Test with concussion
Smith has not been given the all-clear to play by Cricket Australia doctors after being hit on the head at Lord’s.
Steve Smith sits out Ashes Test final day after concussive bowl
The Australian batsman took a sickening blow from a ball bowled by Jofra Archer.
'A disappointing day' - Concussion forces former Galway footballer to retire
Cormac Bane suffered two ‘serious and prolonged’ concussion injuries over the past two years.
Armagh confirm star midfielder Burns released from hospital following Ulster defeat
‘Our experienced medical team will continue to assess and monitor Jarly Og,’ a statement reads.
Leigh Halfpenny set for return after three months sidelined with concussion
The Wales fullback came through symptom-free after contact training with Scarlets last week.
Ireland expect Johnny Sexton to 'bounce back quickly' after failing HIA
The experienced out-half was replaced by Joey Carbery in the first half of the win over Scotland.
Clermont 'responsible' for Jamie Cudmore's concussion-related issues - neurologist
The retired Canadian international returned to play in the 2015 Heineken Champions Cup final despite suffering a head injury.
Worrying news as Halfpenny set to miss start of Six Nations with concussion
The fullback hasn’t played since November.
Halfpenny to see specialist as headaches persist after November concussion
The Wales fullback was due to return against Cardiff Blues, but is ‘still picking up the odd issue’.
Ryan McHugh: 'I took about eight weeks off, I had a slight bleed in my brain'
The Donegal star has been out with two concussions in 2018.
'Your health is more important than a game of football at the end of the day' - forced to retire at 20
Roscommon U20 star Conor Shanagher has had to call it a day after six concussions.
'The objective is my long-term health' - Ulster second row retires aged 30 following concussion concerns
Pete Browne confirmed his retirement on Tuesday after three seasons spent at Kingspan Stadium.
‘You’re going to need to call these line-outs because I can’t remember any of them’
Iain Henderson suffered the first concussion of his career last weekend. Here he describes in detail how it unfolded from his perspective.
Donegal star ruled out of action for rest of 2018 after suffering concussion in club challenge game
Ryan McHugh will miss the rest of Kilcar’s chaampionship campaign.
'It's tough to see someone like Dippy have to retire at a young age'
Leinster’s Jack Conan was sad to see his former team-mate forced to hang up his boots.
Luke Shaw heading back to Man United after England concussion
Gareth Southgate has called up Ben Chilwell and Demarai Gray to his squad.
Ireland international Dominic Ryan forced to retire due to concussion
The 28-year-old played for Leicester Tigers last season.
How has World Rugby come to the point of the 'nipple line' and 'armpit line'?
We spoke to Ross Tucker about the process of rugby attempting to lower the height of tackles.
After intense headaches and feeling just plain 'crap', Jared Payne has moved to a new chapter
‘Sometimes you felt like you had a bit of a hangover and other times it feels like something’s wrong in your head and you’re tempted to call A&E.’
'What next? A cold for Firmino?' - Ramos responds to Karius concussion claims
The Spanish defender issued a sarcastic response to claims that Loris Karius sustained a serious injury during the Champions League final.
England's Dylan Hartley set for extended break from rugby due to concussion
‘It has been recommended that I take a break and while I find that decision hard to accept, it’s important I listen to that advice.’
A single concussion may increase the risk of Parkinson's disease by 56%
Researchers also found that those with a traumatic brain injury were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease an average of two years earlier than those without.
NFL player who retired at 24 over concussion concerns says it's easy to cheat test
Chris Borland said players could manipulate the baseline test.
'The concussion hit me for six really' - Ireland's Egan happy to be back after fears
The Brentford skipper sustained two concussions in quick succession this season.
French use of 'HIA' replacements under extra scrutiny with second stage of review
The Six Nations has stepped up the investigation into the classification of France’s replacements on Saturday.
Gronk 'super excited' after being cleared to play Super Bowl LII
New England Patriots have received a boost ahead of Sunday’s big game.
Christmas cool-off welcome after another weekend of big Champions Cup collisions
After emerging victorious from another physical bout with Exeter Chiefs, Leo Cullen answered some tough questions about the state of the game.
The All-Ireland winner who retired at 25 after eight concussions - 'It's not about me, it's about the issue'
Diarmaid McNulty had to call time on playing GAA but wants others to avoid the same outcome.
Post-training headaches still keeping Jared Payne out of rugby
‘What we are doing is trying to make sure the welfare of Jared is foremost.’
Pillows, Pele and the device an ex-League of Ireland player thinks can save the art of headers
With heading linked to dementia, there are calls for it to be outlawed in underage games.
Athletes who suffer concussion more likely to report mental health issues after their careers
Ireland was one of the eight countries to take part in the research.
'You went out and you played, you got injected and then you played again'
Martin O’Neill says modern football has moved on considerably in terms of medical treatment compared with his heyday as a player.
Pressure mounts on rugby chiefs as academics call for school scrums to be banned
A leading expert says young people are at greater risk of concussion and brain injury.
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