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San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr (centre) in action against Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd (left) and Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (right) an NFL game in California in 2022. EPA-EFE/JOHN G. MABANGLO

November 15, 2022

Sport‑induced traumatic brain injury: families reveal the ‘hell’ of living with the condition

Matthew Smith, University of Winchester; Adam John White, Oxford Brookes University, and Keith Parry, Bournemouth University

Researchers spoke to families of athletes who had suffered from traumatic brain injuries during their sporting careers.

Ireland’s Tadhg Beirne tackled by Italy’s Gianmarco Lucchesi during a 6 Nations match in October 2020. Brian Lawless/PA Wire/PA Images

December 11, 2020

Tackling in children’s rugby must be banned to curb dementia risks

Eric Anderson, University of Winchester; Adam John White, Oxford Brookes University, and Keith Parry, Bournemouth University

Why tackling in kids rugby must be banned to curb dementia risks.

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