Pitch-side concussion tests queried

A sports-concussion expert says that rugby’s controversial head-injury, pitchside assessment should be dispensed with.

Dr Michael Collins is a founder member of the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program in the USA. He has worked with athletes of all ages and of all levels.

Speaking in Croke Park last weekend, at the National Concussion Symposium, Dr Collins spoke about the problem with on-the-spot assessments.