What rugby can do to solve its concussion problems
This weight-tiered model is seen as a safer and fairer version of junior rugby as it ensures there are no outrageous physicality mismatches and limits the incidence of car-crash collisions. But this is by no means a panacea. In 2018, a study conducted by New Zealand data firm Dot Loves Data found youth players who had been forced to play with older children due to weight restrictions were more likely to leave the sport. Michael Bradley/Stuff Former England hooker Steve Thompson (centre) is am...
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