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Rugby and the Brain - Tackling the Truth
As the Rugby World Cup kicks off, former rugby international John Beattie investigates the link between the sport and brain injuries.
As the Rugby World Cup kicks off, former rugby international John Beattie investigates the link between the sport and brain injuries. He hears worries from those inside the industry that the elite game is putting players at risk, and how these risks could affect the future of the sport. As John travels to the United States to look at scientific evidence that a rugby career can damage the brain long term, top doctors in the game explain what the sport is doing to tackle the problem.
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Fri 25 Sep 2015
03:30
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News UK & UK HD only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Johnnie Beattie |
| Producer | Stephen Magee |
| Director | Stephen Magee |
| Editor | Ceri Thomas |
Broadcasts
Mon 21 Sep 2015 20:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ One except Scotland & Scotland HD- Wed 23 Sep 2015 03:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News UK & UK HD only
Fri 25 Sep 2015 00:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland- Fri 25 Sep 2015 00:45Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Fri 25 Sep 2015 03:30Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News UK & UK HD only
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