Concussion in Sport
Get behind the concussion headlines
This Pod has been guest curated by former Leeds Rhinos captain, Stevie Ward. Much has been written and published about the impact of concussion in sport. In this pod, with a focus on rugby, we look at the issue from the views of those most impacted: the athletes.
We suggest you start with Stevie’s own documentary video, exploring the effects of living with concussion.
The Pod highlights a number of handpicked podcast episodes.
The selected videos cover athlete stories and recent research. In addition, we have a collection of recent and useful articles.
The Xtra section includes links to useful websites and further reading.
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“I’m fighting a battle”: Stevie Ward on living with concussion
(26 mins)
Stevie Ward has been battling persistent post-concussion symptoms after suffering two head injuries early in 2020. The former Leeds Rhinos captain explores the effects of living with concussion in this Sky Sports documentary.
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PODCASTS
Brain Injury: The Truth Hits Hard
(94 mins)
Hosted by Stevie Ward, The Mentality Podcast discusses mental health openly with athletes at the top of their game. In this episode, Dr Willie Stewart, Consultant Neuropathologist at the University of Glasgow, explains the realities of brain injury caused by a concussion, defines what a concussion actually is and how it is currently tested. The hosts compare Boxing to Rugby and Football and discuss the evidence to show that multiple concussions can have very serious and, in some cases, life-threatening consequences.
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Curious About Concussion In Sport – Hana Walker-Brown
(60 mins)
Tim Lovejoy, host of The Lovejoy Hour, talks to multi-award winning audio documentary maker, Hana Walker-Brown, about about concussion in sport and her book A Delicate Game: Brain Injury, Sport and Sacrifice.
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Happiness Is… Alix Popham Returns
(24 mins)
Happiness Is Egg Shaped’s Bruce Aitchison explores peoples passions, what makes them happy and chatting about their hopes and dreams for the future. In this episode, Bruce talks to former Welsh rugby union player, Alix Popham about head trauma, the issues in rugby and what Alix and his UK brain health charity Head for Change are doing about it.
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VIDEOS
The Truth about Rugby Players and Brain Trauma
(82 mins)
The Rugby Pod with Andy Goode & Big Jim Hamilton & hosted by Andy Rowe. Dr. Bill Ribbans is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, Trauma Consultant, and one of the highest regarded specialists in sports medicine. He is now at the forefront of concussion research and debate in rugby, working with Progressive Rugby to help advance the safety of the sport for all involved. In this chat, Bill and Jim discuss some very sensitive topics with the aim of better understanding the challenges around concussion in our sport.
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What is concussion?
(12 mins)
What is a concussion? Complete Concussion Management President and CEO, Dr. Cameron Marshall, explains what a concussion is.
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ARTICLES
Rugby, concussions and mental health
+A study led by Durham University sport scientists shows that former professional rugby players are more likely to show signs of depression, anxiety and irritability compared to amateur rugby players and non-contact athletes, such as cricketers and runners.
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Former Rugby League players to sue RFL over brain damage
+A legal claim against the Rugby Football League for negligence has been launched by 75 former players (Oct 22).
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Rugby Union players launch legal action against governing bodies
+Lawyers for more than 185 players are suing rugby union’s governing bodies for negligence, claiming that playing the sport caused brain damage (Jul 22).
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Report from Parliamentary Select Committee
+Report of the Parliamentary Select Committee Review of Concussion in Sport (Jul 21)
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