The Sports Desk - Rugby鈥檚 concussion crisis 鈥� do the sport鈥檚 risks outweigh its rewards?

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Rugby鈥檚 concussion crisis 鈥� do the sport鈥檚 risks outweigh its rewards?Rugby鈥檚 concussion crisis 鈥� do the sport鈥檚 risks outweigh its rewards?

Released On: 16 Sep 2022

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Can rugby union do more to combat the threat of concussion and long-term brain damage?

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