# head-games - Wednesday 10 February, 2021
# Rugby
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# Rugby
The neurologist who recommended Sexton be stood down from rugby in 2014 today said he regretted suggesting the out-half has suffered 30 concussions.
# head-games - Tuesday 15 December, 2020
# Long Road Back
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# Long Road Back
The former Tottenham defender has revealed long-lasting effects of a concussion sustained in the 2019 Champions League semi-final against Ajax.
# head-games - Wednesday 19 February, 2020
# HIA
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# HIA
Ireland hooker Cliodhna Moloney details her recent HIA return, reflects on the Six Nations so far and looks to England.
# head-games - Sunday 29 December, 2019
# Long Read
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# Long Read
Clare captain Laurie Ryan and former Galway star Cormac Bane share their scary experiences with concussion.
# head-games - Tuesday 20 August, 2019
# Knockout Blow
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# Knockout Blow
Smith has not been given the all-clear to play by Cricket Australia doctors after being hit on the head at Lord’s.
# head-games - Tuesday 11 June, 2019
# Bowing Out
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# Bowing Out
Cormac Bane suffered two ‘serious and prolonged’ concussion injuries over the past two years.
# head-games - Monday 10 June, 2019
# Concern
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# Concern
‘Our experienced medical team will continue to assess and monitor Jarly Og,’ a statement reads.
# head-games - Wednesday 6 February, 2019
# Head Games
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# Head Games
The Australian international has announced his retirement at the age of 32.
# head-games - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
# Concern
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# Concern
The fullback hasn’t played since November.
# head-games - Saturday 24 November, 2018
# Concussion
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# Concussion
Roscommon U20 star Conor Shanagher has had to call it a day after six concussions.
# head-games - Monday 23 April, 2018
# Man Down
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# Man Down
‘It has been recommended that I take a break and while I find that decision hard to accept, it’s important I listen to that advice.’
# head-games - Thursday 19 April, 2018
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Chris Borland said players could manipulate the baseline test.
# head-games - Friday 13 April, 2018
# Head Games
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# Head Games
The 48-year-old retired in 2010 and has revealed the struggle with possible long-term effects.
# head-games - Wednesday 14 February, 2018
# Head Games
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# Head Games
The findings in relation to two incidents from Ireland’s win in Paris have been published this evening.
# On The Double
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# On The Double
The Brentford skipper sustained two concussions in quick succession this season.
# head-games - Sunday 4 February, 2018
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Six Nations organisers have released a statement.
# head-games - Wednesday 10 January, 2018
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Johnny Sexton has spoken about his irritation and anger at being so closely linked with the head injury despite suffering ‘two or three ever’ in his career.
# head-games - Saturday 18 November, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
With heading linked to dementia, there are calls for it to be outlawed in underage games.
# head-games - Wednesday 8 November, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
The former Newcastle star has looked at the effects of heading the ball in a new BBC documentary called ‘Dementia, Football and Me’.
# head-games - Tuesday 24 October, 2017
# Cleared
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# Cleared
An independent review says proper HIA protocols were followed.
# head-games - Tuesday 10 October, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
It comes after Leicester Tigers came under huge criticism for allowing Ryan to play on after sustaining a head knock last month.
# head-games - Saturday 30 September, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Dr Colin Doherty on what Kevin Doyle’s retirement might mean for other footballers.
# head-games - Monday 4 September, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Refs will be able to send players to the line if they display certain symptoms.
# head-games - Wednesday 30 August, 2017
# Spitting Damage
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# Spitting Damage
Payers with confirmed or suspected concussion will provide saliva samples immediately following the injury.
# head-games - Thursday 22 June, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Warren Sapp played 12 years in the NFL.
# head-games - Tuesday 6 June, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Dr. Bennet Omalu wants to restrict the types of sport played by children.
# head-games - Wednesday 17 May, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Dr Bennet Omalu will speak at the Royal College of Surgeons in June.
# head-games - Thursday 23 March, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Players with a suspected concussion will not be allowed return in the same match.
# head-games - Thursday 23 February, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
A major conference on concussive brain injuries will take place in Trinity College tomorrow.
# head-games - Sunday 5 February, 2017
# Marshall Law
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# Marshall Law
After nearly twelve months on the sidelines with concussion, Ben Marshall had to make the brave decision to cut his professional career short at the age of 26.
# head-games - Thursday 19 January, 2017
# Head Games
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# Head Games
The Chile international was thought to be a good fit for Pep Guardiola’s philosophy, but things have gone from bad to worse for the keeper
# head-games - Friday 30 December, 2016
# Head Games
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# Head Games
He has been named in the Saints’ team for their New Year’s Day clash with Gloucester.
# head-games - Thursday 29 December, 2016
# Head Games
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# Head Games
“It’s nice to say that we want to protect players but we’ve really got to put some action behind those words.”
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Halo Sport claim to have a device that will help you get results in the gym.
# head-games - Tuesday 29 November, 2016
# Head Games
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# Head Games
An Indiana University quarterback has taken the decision to protect his future.
# head-games - Friday 18 November, 2016
# Head Games
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# Head Games
He’s suffered ‘repeated head trauma’.
# head-games - Wednesday 12 October, 2016
# Penguin
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# Penguin
Concussion is an unavoidable subject for every collision sport.
# head-games - Wednesday 5 October, 2016
# Head Games
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# Head Games
His decision comes as a huge blow to Saracens.
# head-games - Friday 30 September, 2016
# Using The Head
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# Using The Head
‘The long-term welfare of the player is of utmost importance.’
# head-games - Thursday 4 February, 2016
# Head Games
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# Head Games
Head injury ruled Limerick sharpshooter out of Munster decider, but now he’s targeting All-Ireland glory.
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