Falvey: Huge progress made on concussion issue

Irish rugby team doctor Éanna Falvey says understanding in the area of concussion is "evolving" and believes huge progress has been made in the last three years.

Dr Falvey was particularly busy during the November test against Australia when Rob Kearney, Gordon D’Arcy, Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton all received knocks.

The Racing Metro man hasn’t played since that test after Top 14 officials recommended a 12-week break following a third international concussion in 2014. Speaking on Saturday at a Royal College of Surgeons seminar, Dr Falvey explained the challenges that medical officials face.