Saturday 23 October, 2021
The former England international is one of a number of ex-sportsmen who are suffering from the disease.
The measure comes as World Rugby announces its six-point plan to further player welfare.
The Scottish openside flanker is ruled out after sustaining a head injury in training on Tuesday.
The 35-year-old suffered a head injury against Exeter two weekends ago.
Dr Valentina Di Pietro says the test could be used in addition with rugby’s current HIA protocols.
Professor Willie Stewart also says that there is a lack of research in head impacts in women’s sport.
The FAI explained the process in a statement this evening.
However, Ireland head coach Andy Farrell expects to have several players back from injury for the Italy game.
Ireland coach Andy Farrell delivered an angry response to the French neurologist who publicly spoke about Johnny Sexton’s concussion history this week.
The Ireland captain says he has full confidence in the return to play protocols.
The neurologist who recommended Sexton be stood down from rugby in 2014 today said he regretted suggesting the out-half has suffered 30 concussions.
The Ireland captain was forced off injured against Wales last weekend.
Quinn Roux has also picked up an injury, while Gavin Coombes and Ryan Baird join the squad.
The new protocol will first come into force in the FA Cup from next month’s fifth round.
The move comes with Wolves striker Raul Jimenez still working his way back from a fractured skull.
Ex-internationals are amongst the number.
The former Tottenham defender has revealed long-lasting effects of a concussion sustained in the 2019 Champions League semi-final against Ajax.
Bernard Jackman told The42 Rugby Weekly about his experiences with concussion.
Exeter boss Rob Baxter said it was ‘disingenuous’ for people not to recognise the steps rugby had taken to make the sport safer, meanwhile.
The words of Steve Thompson, Alix Popham, and Michael Lipman have rocked the professional game.
Ex-England hooker Steve Thompson has been diagnosed with early onset dementia and probable CTE.
Head coach Andy Friend will continue with his plans to rotate through his squad for Sunday’s clash with Munster.
‘I’d become wise how to beat the tests’ – responses to concussion researcher show more than protocols and workshops needed to change culture.
‘I’d become wise how to beat the tests’ – responses to concussion researcher show more than protocols and workshops needed to change culture.
Ross Moriarty and Gareth Davies come into the starting XV for Wayne Pivac’s side.
Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney details her recent HIA return, reflects on the Six Nations so far and looks to England.
Jordi Murphy is due to join the squad in Kobe tomorrow and play on Thursday.
David Denton was capped 42 times and coach Gregor Townsend said the national side would ‘miss him’.
Rob McCracken initially suggested he allowed his fighter to continue while concussed.
Smith has not been given the all-clear to play by Cricket Australia doctors after being hit on the head at Lord’s.
The Australian batsman took a sickening blow from a ball bowled by Jofra Archer.
Cormac Bane suffered two ‘serious and prolonged’ concussion injuries over the past two years.
‘Our experienced medical team will continue to assess and monitor Jarly Og,’ a statement reads.
The Wales fullback came through symptom-free after contact training with Scarlets last week.
The experienced out-half was replaced by Joey Carbery in the first half of the win over Scotland.
The retired Canadian international returned to play in the 2015 Heineken Champions Cup final despite suffering a head injury.
The fullback hasn’t played since November.
The Wales fullback was due to return against Cardiff Blues, but is ‘still picking up the odd issue’.
The Donegal star has been out with two concussions in 2018.
Roscommon U20 star Conor Shanagher has had to call it a day after six concussions.
