John Putman

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

@mulcs85 We know that there are World Rugby medical conferences etc but who is checking that what is agreed is applied? How compliant are clubs and countries, and if not, why not? Are there learnings there?
And if there are repeat offenders, what can be done to ensure compliance?

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

Absolutely this. If the protocol is not being consistently applied as written, from a risk perspective it cannot be relied upon.
Either the protocol needs to be updated to reflect current practices or the practices need to be reviewed to match the protocol.

[Katie Hunzinger, PhD @KatieHunzinger]

Hot off the press - differences in concussion knowledge and attitude among community #rugby members. Proud of MS2, Arryana, for taking this one home! A need for player education is warranted.

@ResearchAtJeff @JeffersonUniv @DatAdkins @KPagnottaPhDATC

https://t.co/v37XmilekO

[Alix Popham @AlixPopham]

@nzrpa @NZRugby @AllBlacks

This has to stop 😔😢😡😡😡🙏❤️🏉🧠

@melliebrampops @Head4Change @ProgressiveRug @ChrisNowinski1

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

This is huge - the inability to get insurance cover will have an enormous impact on the sport.

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

This really isn’t a great look for the sport - Furbank should have been straight off for an HIA.

[Alix Popham @AlixPopham]

ACTIONS NEED TO HAPPEN NOW BEFORE THOUSANDS MORE GET BRAIN DAMAGE 😡😔😢🙏❤️🏉🧠⁦@WelshRugbyUnion⁩ ⁦@ProgressiveRug⁩
Irish scientists identify link between head injuries in contact sports and Alzheimer's and dementia https://t.co/nIESWbfIcM

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

@jayclark0106 @AlixPopham @9smiler @WelshRugbyUnion There is currently no head guard / scrum cap available and sanctioned for use in rugby union which mitigates the impact of sub concussive and concussive blows.

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

Absolutely agree with this. We would also add that there is ongoing education about head and brain injuries needed. There is a module available on the @WorldRugby website; we don’t know how widely used it is.

[Head for Change @Head4Change]

We were pleased to contribute to the documentary, 'How Safe Is Rugby?', which has highlighted an important conversation on brain health in sport.

We encourage people to watch the programme and continue the conversation by exploring the Big Rugby Debate.

https://t.co/tXekDjqidH

[Head for Change @Head4Change]

Warwick spoke to Naga and Charlie about the dangers of heading in football and sub-concussive hits in rugby, calling for better education and more robust, independent research to protect players and the future of the games.

#BePartOfTheSolution

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

Why was Ramos not taken off for an HIA?

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

Re the instrumented mouth guards, whatever some pundits may say.

[John Mulcahy @mulcs85]

@worldrugby @dominicrumbles @Scienceofsport @ProgressiveRug @AlixPopham @nicksjj @AlixPopham @AndrewW93733842 @RugbyRefereeNet @Starling_Linds @LisRyan_Nutri @RFU @IrishRugby @FranceRugby Now it's not just me and the usual suspects asking "Why no HIA?" - it should be mandatory

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

This thread …

[Boston University CTE Center @bu_cte]

With the assistance of this monumental grant, Dr. McKee continues to work towards the overarching goal of identifying the early-life changes produced by RHI exposure that lead to CTE, AD and ADRD in later life and ultimately spotlighting biomarkers for early detection and potential therapeutic targets to interrupt these diseases in youth (17-39 years) to mid-life (40-59 years). Congratulations, Dr. McKee! To learn more, click here: https://t.co/MrzkD3jegd

[Peter Jackson @JackoRugby]

Lewis Moody can count on oceans of love from the rugby world and beyond over this shattering news at the age of 47. A nicer man in any theatre of sport would be hard to find, the most fearless of flankers who launched the move that won England the World Cup.

[John Putman @jpjputty82]

@BaabaasBrecon Have a good time

[BreconBaaBaa’s @BaabaasBrecon]

This weekend the Baa Baas are heading to Barcelona to play in a Vets contact tournament, consisting of 3 group games.
Below is the squad that’s heading out for the weekend which may include a beer 🍻 🍻or 2.

[Progressive Rugby @ProgressiveRug]

This is concerning - the HIA protocol should be used when there might be a concussion. If a player is displaying concussive symptoms, they should be permanently removed immediately. So why didn’t these players receive HIAs?