World Rugby’s Concussion Journey: From Description to Intervention. Episode #394 - a podcast by BMJ Group

Joining Dr Steffan Griffin in the studio this week are Drs Martin Raftery and Ross Tucker, Chief Medical Officer and one of the lead Research Scientists at World Rugby respectively.
Following on from their debut podcast two years ago, we dive into rugby’s complex relationship with concussion, and the journey that World Rugby have been on over the last few years to tackle the issue.Much of the resources discussed will be in the special #RugbyMedicine e-Edition, that will
be launched in time for #RWC2019. In this podcast we cover:- The concussion journey rugby has been through, and the interventions that have been trialled/implemented
- The high tackles sanction framework- Recent law trials

- Advice to other governing bodies looking to prioritise player welfare

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