0
With the increased focus on head injuries in both codes of Rugby there could be further law changes needed if the games want to continue affording young people an opportunity to experience joy of of playing and the character it builds. With Rugby, in particular some laws may be contributing to the problem. I have given it a little thought for lately and I think one area; the adjudication of the tackle/maul may need some work. Players put themselves in danger by going into contact with a low body height, for obvious reasons. OK; the easy answer is to sanction defenders for contact with the head. But in many cases you wonder what else is the defender meant to do in this situation. Conversely, what is the ball carrier to do to avoid a turnover?
More than 70 former rugby players are preparing a potentially seismic group-litigation action due to the effects of concussions suffered during their careers.
The London Telegraph has learnt the group includes several former England, Wales and New Zealand internationals. Nearly all sustained multiple head knocks during their careers and have suffered from memory loss, insomnia, migraines and depression since retirement.
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-u...08-p56lnc.html