World Rugby: Confirmed concussion rates down at World Cup

Confirmed concussion rates have dropped by 12% from the 2015 competition, and 35% when compared to 22 elite adult competitions in 2018-19.

World Rugby: Confirmed concussion rates down at World Cup
Wed, 30 Oct, 2019 - 12:33
Press Association

World Rugby has announced a reduction in concussions and injury replacements at the 2019 World Cup compared with the last tournament four years ago.

Confirmed concussion rates have dropped by 12% from the 2015 competition, and 35% when compared to 22 elite adult competitions in 2018-19.

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