Eye-tracking technology will be trialled to help detect concussions in rugby

Dr Eanna Falvey said: 'We believe that oculomotor screening examination in rugby has the potential to boost the identification and management of concussions'

Eye-tracking technology will be used to provide an objective assessment of whether a player is concussed. File photo

Eye-tracking technology will be trialled to assist with the detection of concussions in the sport, World Rugby has announced.

In competitions trialling the technology, it will be used in-match alongside the sport’s existing head injury assessment (HIA) process and also as part of the return-to-play steps.