Interesting article about concussion in rugby

[Philby]

This to me is the critical section:

Basically, tackling a much smaller, much lighter player who was already crouched and bent over, prone.

It tallies up with the photos, which look weird when you look at them first. It looks to me like a really shit, clumsy tackle.

I've done damage to other players in the past through tackles, knocked out a few teeth, broken a couple of arms and probably other damage but not with malice, usually just with force and occasionally poor technique. Could definitely see myself having done this tackle by mistake.

It might come down to what this "belly flop" motion looks like on the video.

If it's clear that the neck/spine were at risk and she knowingly threw the full force of her body down in that area then there could well be scope for serious damages.

 

[nelly sham]

It does look a bit over exuberant rather than malicious.
The angry player probably wouldn't have even considered that as a hit in retribution that she was looking for.

 

[Handy Run]

Rugby was a contact sport, but is now a collision sport.

There's something to be said for how the kiwis divide by weight instead of age. They even have a lighter weight division for adults rugby.

 

[CORKBHOY]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1628847489695592452

 

[nelly sham]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-64747630 Same as above without a twitter link. Seems to be the case the player that made the "tackle" had already broken a players wrist and punched another in the head in the same game. It was a developmental league game too.

 

[cactus jack]

Ex-Munster and Ireland player Tony Buckley to sue rugby governing bodies

The notice of intended action lodged by Buckley on Thursday lists Munster Rugby, Sale, the IRFU, the English equivalent RFU and World Rugby as defendants.

www.irishexaminer.com

 

[Handy Run]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-berkshire-64747630 Same as above without a twitter link. Seems to be the case the player that made the "tackle" had already broken a players wrist and punched another in the head in the same game. It was a developmental league game too.

We all know the type. Only plays J3 rugby cos everyone else their size is slow so can't hurt them and anyone fast is half their size.

Wouldn't and couldn't last a wet week with people their own size that they can't bully (ie, J2 and up).

It makes their season if they somehow end up through on a 60kg full back who has no choice but to initiate contact.

 

[nelly sham]

Not explicitly stated here but the links for support at the bottom of the article say it without saying it. 33 years old, no age at all. RIP Concussions forced his retirement in 2018. https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/s...ack-billy-guyton-dies-aged-33?cid=app-android

 

[How bad boy]

Gavin Henson and Phil Vickery among over 200 ex-rugby stars taking legal action over brain injuries - read the full list

Vickery is among three England World Cup winners forming part of the case against World Rugby, England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).

news.sky.com

Phil Vickery, Mark Regan and Gavin Henson making claims for brain injuries, along with 292 others.

Vickery, Regan and Thompson were all part of the England 2003 world cup winning side. That's 10% of the entire squad.


Other particularly notable players on the list:
Alix Popham
Carl Hayman
David Corkery
Nick Williams
Ryan Jones
Sean Lamont
Colin Charvis

 

[Bonbon12]

Gavin Henson and Phil Vickery among over 200 ex-rugby stars taking legal action over brain injuries - read the full list

Vickery is among three England World Cup winners forming part of the case against World Rugby, England's Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU).

news.sky.com

Phil Vickery, Mark Regan and Gavin Henson making claims for brain injuries, along with 292 others.

Vickery, Regan and Thompson were all part of the England 2003 world cup winning side. That's 10% of the entire squad.


Other particularly notable players on the list:
Alix Popham
Carl Hayman
David Corkery
Nick Williams
Ryan Jones
Sean Lamont
Colin Charvis

Money beats all. Eh!