matticus
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Do you think people are hoping to achieve this? You seem rather obsessed with the idea.
A blow for Rugby Union....
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Obsessed ? It’s a central part of the discussion and the major cause of the problem.
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matticus
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STOPPING collisions? No, don't think that's a major theme.
Reducing, or mitigating the resultant brain damage; seems like the main thrust to me.
Reducing, or mitigating the resultant brain damage; seems like the main thrust to me.
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
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This seems to be spreading.
More talk of footie players and ball-heading.
This from Rugby League
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...retires-at-27-due-to-concussions-rugby-league
Not an issue that's going-away fast....
More talk of footie players and ball-heading.
This from Rugby League
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2...retires-at-27-due-to-concussions-rugby-league
Not an issue that's going-away fast....
matticus
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I just heard that 6 Nations is still on, starting February. 
Bound to stir this up again.
Bound to stir this up again.
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Dayvo
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When I played colt/club rugby mid ‘70s to early ‘90s, if anyone was concussed, they’d have to sit out any training and matches for six weeks.
Seems like this fella was very ill-advised to play again two weeks after his first concussion.
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Fab Foodie
hanging-on in quiet desperation ...
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- Kirton, Devon.
It seems to have been the way. Plus it's manly and ruffty-tuffty to get back on and play again....When I played colt/club rugby mid ‘70s to early ‘90s, if anyone was concussed, they’d have to sit out any training and matches for six weeks.
Seems like this fella was very ill-advised to play again two weeks after his first concussion.
DRM
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Absolutely gutted about this, though it’s no surprise, rumours were doing the rounds on Leeds Rhinos fan forum that Stevie Ward would be retiring before Xmas, and that the effects of concussion weren’t going away, he’s one talented player whose career has been blighted by injury.
Leeds have had some terrible luck of late on and off the pitch. I welled up at Rob Burrow tribute by Kev Sinfield and such a sad sight seeing him have to turn away from Rob to avoid crying again after his amazing 7 in 7 days. Had some talented players have Leeds and miss the Morley days
DRM
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It’s not just that, he’s struggled with various injuries through the last few years, and was having mental health problems by not being able to play, and having had a bad run of injuries, all the while the team were struggling after the retirement of the previous “golden generation” of players who were sorely missed, he just wanted to get out there and do his bit, sadly the 2 concussions have had an appalling effect on himWhen I played colt/club rugby mid ‘70s to early ‘90s, if anyone was concussed, they’d have to sit out any training and matches for six weeks.
Seems like this fella was very ill-advised to play again two weeks after his first concussion.
Notafettler
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Played till I was 58 but had to stop due to knee injury. Mostly hooker but i was brain dead before I started, so I won't be able to join the claim. Pitty always fancied a fat bike with Rohloff and front and rear racks.
Notafettler
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I assume they are disc brakes only?
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Notafettler
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In British racing green
Notafettler
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The bike not the disc brakes
Notafettler
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Are you sure they knew the risks? I think its only just coming to light recently. As in football. Although in the latter case it maybe due the much heavier leather football?
