Ben Robinson

I want to highlight the dangers of TBI, concussion, after my 14 year old son Ben died during a rugby game.

[NEUROPRAXIS @NeuroPraxis_Co]

After #braininjury, changes in memory, attention, and thinking may be invisible but affect daily life. #Neuropsychologists help identify strengths and challenges that can guide individualized support. October 6 is #NeuropsychologyAwarenessDay. #Brain #Neuropsychology #neuroPraxis

[John Mulcahy @mulcs85]

@worldrugby @rfu @WalesRugby @dominicrumbles @ProgressiveRug @Head4Change Contact with the head with force - no HIA because Thomas seemingly didn't manifest any immediate clinical signs - that's not exactly what the protocol required though
https://t.co/XtYgbGETVA

[Ben Robinson @peterrobinson86]

A constant reminder to do the right thing when it comes to a suspected Brain Injury 🏉🧠
#BensLegacy
@UlsterRugby

[Mark Hunter @MarkHun23432227]

Pride of place at the Ulster Supporters Bar at Ravenhill (Affidea)
Will remain a permanent fixture to remind people of the important message.
If In Doubt Sit Them Out rugby is an important game but nothing is more important than your health.
@peterrobinson86
@DvoRobinson 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[Jamie Lyall @JLyall93]

Keeping across a few games tonight and enjoyed that excellent piece of refereeing from Eoghan Cross in the Edinburgh-Stormers game. Blew up to prevent a dazed-looking and bloodied Andre-Hugo Venter getting involved in a defensive set and potentially doing himself further harm.

[Boston University CTE Center @bu_cte]

A new study of 2,732 former female soccer players suggests cumulative heading exposure may be linked to self-reported cognitive complaints, behavioral changes, and depressive symptoms in middle age. Learn more here: https://t.co/jdNxOFbHuz

[Mark Hunter @MarkHun23432227]

Pride of place at the Ulster Supporters Bar at Ravenhill (Affidea)
Will remain a permanent fixture to remind people of the important message.
If In Doubt Sit Them Out rugby is an important game but nothing is more important than your health.
@peterrobinson86
@DvoRobinson 💔❤️‍🩹❤️

[Wide World of Sports @wwos]

“My first question was ‘how long have I got?’... I know there’s no cure."

Heartbreaking news. 😔 https://t.co/qa9YRkKnqe

[Head for Change @Head4Change]

If you're a retired rugby union player aged 30-59, you could help us protect the players of the future by taking part in the @UniSouthWales study exploring the link between contact sports and long-term brain health.

Email [email protected] for more information.

[Head for Change @Head4Change]

Come Ride With Me brings together diagnosed players for a cycle and a chat.

We provide the e-bikes, so all you have to do is show up.

Get active with us, and together, we’ll get through the darker days.

Email [email protected] to book your ride.

#ComeRideWithMe

[Kimberly Archie 🍨 @kimberlyarchie]

A brain injury is a lifelong injury. We don’t know it’s a concussion because by definition that’s just temporary symptoms. How does the media know it’s temporary yet? He still has symptoms. It’s a brain injury. Words matter.

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

‼️ Stop Hitting Kids in the Head ‼️

And no, I don’t mean stop kids from playing sports. I mean stop putting young athletes in situations where repeated hits to the head are treated as part of the game - and therefore are at risk of getting CTE.

Sports give kids so much: teammates, confidence, discipline, fitness, competition, and joy. I want kids to have all of that. But we can give them those benefits without making head impacts part of the experience.

Flag football instead of tackle football. Soccer without heading. Hockey without checking.

These aren’t anti-sports choices. They’re ways to reduce exposure to repetitive head impacts while keeping kids in the game.

Research continues to show that long-term exposure to repetitive head impacts cause CTE, reducing that exposure is a vital step in CTE prevention.

So when I say Stop Hitting Kids in the Head, I’m not saying take sports away from kids. I’m saying change the rules so they can play without getting CTE.

[Jordan Patu @Jordan_Patu]

Springboks caught trying to fake an HIA to get a free interchange. Then they’ve just marched the player they claimed to be injured back onto the field. Thats really embarrassing. #AUSvRSA

[Adam Moursy @adammoursy]

Etzebeth pretending to have a head injury so the Boks can replace him.

There has to be some repercussions to bringing on the entire bench in one go early in the game. That’s a tactical and coaching error

Shameful from South Africa. Expect nothing less though.

#AUSvRSA

[Scoop 🐻 ☕️ @Rugby_Scoop]

#RugbyScoop |

Springboks being found out on their cheating tactics about feigning head injuries.

They’ve been getting away with this for a long time. I’m glad we have good AR’s who understand rugby on the side line.

[Ian Frizzell @rava_ian]

So you argue that a player needs an HIA and when it’s refused you put him back on the pitch. SA doing SA things!!
#IfInDoubtSitThemOut

[Dr Andy Massey @andy_massey]

⚽️FOCUS⚽️
The aim of this @FIFAcom study was to develop a football-specific, standardized on-pitch concussion assessment protocol informed by research evidence and expert opinion which included experts from the 6 football confederations
@FIFAMedical
https://t.co/BnkcO97R57

[Alix Popham @AlixPopham]

Remember “Player welfare is our number one priority” says @WorldRugby 🐂💩

@WelshRugbyUnion @EnglandRugby @Scienceofsport

@melliebrampops @Head4Change @peterrobinson86 @Tommo33s @Phil_Vickery @ProgressiveRug @AndrewW93733842 @karenhindphd @neilorpen @SilverwoodVS @ed_eddaly

[Ben Robinson @peterrobinson86]

@dominicrumbles

[Stephen McCormick❤️ @SJA_McC]

@MarkHun23432227 @peterrobinson86 @DvoRobinson @AlixPopham @Tommo33s 👍 If in doubt sit them out! 💪👏🫂

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

Terrifying that according to the Times Furbank is expected back next week - he was knocked out cold last weekend and has a significant history of concussions / traumatic brain injuries. He should be stood down for a significant length of time and definitely longer than 13 days.