UK RugbyHealth project

Independent, nationwide research into the health of former rugby players. Part of Global Rugby Health Research Network #rugbyhealth @wolfsonresearch

[UK RugbyHealth project @UKRugbyHealth]

On behalf of the research team, a huge THANK YOU to everyone who took part in the study. We are analysing all data now & preparing for publication of key findings. Watch this space for an invite to our thank you event where we will share our findings with you & answer any q’s 🏉

[UK RugbyHealth project @UKRugbyHealth]

Are you suffering from post concussion syndrome? https://t.co/kXZl5PtIKP

[Sam Peters @PlantedSam]

Tom Curry’s England return brings rugby’s concussion problem back under spotlight. https://t.co/YeYCGkOMHj

[Karen Hind @karenhindphd]

This is completely unacceptable @WorldRugby

[Caitlin Beevers @CaitlinBeevers1]

I’ve come to terms with it, I’m sharing my 2024 season is over. A hip drop tackle 7 weeks ago leaves me awaiting surgery. I urge everyone to learn about these tackles, which are becoming more common. We need to work on prevention to avoid future injuries in all levels of the game

[Sam Peters @PlantedSam]

Lots of parents in touch asking if they should buy headgear for their kids to protect them from concussion at start of rugby season.
One particular company who i’ve clashed with in past charging £129 for their “product”.
Do not buy these. They do not protect against concussion.

[Dan Roan @danroan]

Caroline Dinenage MP - standing for re-election as chair of @CommonsCMS - says she wants wants MPs to re-examine concussion in sport after BBC’s ‘Rugby on Trial’ film “raised important issues about the risks in rugby and how those dangers have been explained to players.” ⬇️

[Ian Entwistle @ianentwistle]

A few years in the making, our latest work from the UK Rugby Health study. Open access
Concussion-Related Biomarker Variations in Retired Rugby Players and Implications for Neurodegenerative Disease Risk: The UK Rugby Health Study https://t.co/HP8MzNr1Gz #mdpiijms via @IJMS_MDPI

[Alix Popham @AlixPopham]

PLEASE READ AND SHARE, PLEASE MAKE THE CHANGES @WorldRugby to protect current and future players 😞😡😢🙏❤️🏉🧠 @WelshRugbyUnion @RFU @AllBlacks @wallabies @WillStewNeuro @alanpearcephd @ChrisNowinski1 @drmbuckland @annmckeemd @ProfPatria @dougleague https://t.co/V3FjMR0h59

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

“Speak your truth quietly and clearly and respectfully, and let people know you are not against rugby, you just want to improve the quality of life for your fellow human beings. That is what this is all about.”

Dr Bennet Omalu to Progressive Rugby - March 2021

[Dan @Dan_1200RT]

@doctor_oxford @carolvorders It still breaks my heart that people died alone, in hospitals, in care homes, in nursing homes, and their families weren't allow to go see them, talk to them one last time, hold their hand.
People who allowed this should be criminally charged, not just booted out of public office

[Dr Rachel Clarke @doctor_oxford]

.@carolvorders YOU ARE BLOODY MAGNIFICENT. EVERY SINGLE WORD OF THIS 🔥🔥�

[ᴀᴀʀᴏɴ ʙᴏᴡᴇʀ @AaronBower]

Understand that the head contact rules WILL be relaxed for Saturday's World Club Challenge after Penrith met with the RFL today.

Panthers wanted assurances about the guidelines, they've been told the recent tightening of rules won't apply this week.

https://t.co/RGUXx785DC

[Alix Popham @AlixPopham]

AGAIN DOWNPLAYING WHAT IS ACTUALLY GOING ON ⁦⁦@WorldRugby⁩ READ AND SHARE 😞😡🙏🙏🏉🧠Smart gumshields: Why were they introduced, and what more can be done? https://t.co/6nmwy0TrKF

[Sam Peters @PlantedSam]

5 out of 7 researchers declared conflicts of interest in study funded and, crucially, communicated by ⁦@WorldRugby⁩. Some of the presentation of findings (implying rugby could be less risky than jogging) would be laughable if not so dangerous. https://t.co/0aYpEC0P58

[Andrew Coombs @Coombs_A]

Friends and Followers,

Following extensive scans, eight months ago, I was diagnosed with Dementia and probable CTE…

[Alix Popham @AlixPopham]

PLEASE LISTEN AND SHARE 😞🙏❤️🏉🧠@DavidWalshST @ProgressiveRug @WorldRugby @WillStewNeuro @dougleague @RFU @WelshRugbyUnion @BBCWales @bbcworldservice @BBCScrumV @BBCNews @TimesSport @TheNeuroTimes @Tommo33s

[Clíodhna McHugh @CliMcHugh]

New paper and final study from my PhD: Cardiovascular risk and systemic inflammation in male professional rugby: a cross-sectional study. @BMJOpenSEM

https://t.co/CMwihYLMkW

It's been an absolute pleasure to have worked with such a fantastic team to see this through!

[Karen Hind @karenhindphd]

@CliMcHugh @FionaWilsonf @aine_m_kelly @MeaganWasfy @BaradZsuzsanna @KathrynDane2 @Achilleasfloud An important paper @CliMcHugh and a pleasure to collaborate. Let’s hope the findings encourage a step up in care for players @ProgressiveRug @danleo82 @AlixPopham @UKRugbyHealth #rugbyhealth

[Alix Popham @AlixPopham]

We have just had confirmation the swim is on! Starting the early hours of Sunday morning 😬😬😬 This is going to be a huge challenge for everyone involved and we’re praying the tides and weather are kind to us 🙏

[Chris Nowinski, Ph.D. @ChrisNowinski1]

Australian Football League game today. This player is slow to get up, has an odd gaze, and is moving abnormally. He was not removed and evaluated for #concussion. I say wrong call. What do you think?