World Rugby expands trials of concussion protocols
World Rugby has expanded trials of concussion protocols to five more countries, with the aim of reducing the risk of injury to players.
The trials, which began in 2018, are being held in Argentina, Australia, France, New Zealand, and South Africa.
The protocols, which were developed in collaboration with leading medical experts, are designed to identify and manage concussions more effectively.
They include the use of video technology to help identify suspected concussions, and the use of a standardized concussion protocol to ensure that players are properly assessed and managed.
Dr. Martin Raftery, World Rugby's Chief Medical Officer, said: "We are committed to reducing the risk of injury to players, and these trials are an important step in achieving that goal."
"The protocols we are testing have been developed in consultation with leading medical experts, and we believe they have the potential to make a significant difference in the way we manage concussions."
The trials are being held in the following countries:
- Argentina
- Australia
- France
- New Zealand
- South Africa
World Rugby has said that the trials will provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the concussion protocols, and will help to inform the development of new guidelines for the management of concussions in rugby.
As one of the world's largest and most popular sports, rugby has a responsibility to ensure that its players are protected from the risk of injury.
World Rugby's commitment to reducing the risk of injury to players is reflected in its concussion protocols, which are designed to identify and manage concussions more effectively.
The protocols we are testing have been developed in consultation with leading medical experts, and we believe they have the potential to make a significant difference in the way we manage concussions.
World Rugby's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Martin Raftery, said that the trials are an important step in reducing the risk of injury to players, and that the protocols have the potential to make a significant difference in the way concussions are managed.
Resumen: World Rugby está expandiendo los ensayos de protocolos de concussion, con la finalidad de reducir la probabilidad de lesión en los jugadores.
Resume: World Rugby está ensayando protocolos de concussion para reducir el riesgo de lesión en los jugadores.
Resume: World Rugby está expandiendo los ensayos de protocolos de concussion en cinco países más.
Author's summary: World Rugby is committed to reducing the risk of injury to players, and these concussion protocols are an important step in achieving that goal, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of the concussion protocols, and will help to inform the development of new guidelines for the management of concussions in rugby.