Fans feel enough is being done on concussion despite views of academics

Almost two-thirds of rugby and football fans think their sports are doing enough to prevent concussion, despite calls for better protection from the likes of Steve Thompson, pictured (David Davies/PA)

Almost two-thirds of football and rugby fans believe the sports they follow are doing enough – or even too much – to manage the risks of concussion, despite campaigners calling for more to be done.

A survey conducted by Ipsos last month found 63 per cent of football fans and 64 per cent of rugby fans felt their sports were either doing the right amount to prevent brain injury, or had even gone a little or much too far (18 per cent in both sports).