Players with concussion face longer absence under new World Rugby protocol

World Rugby's chief medical officer, Eanna Falvey. ©INPHO/Billy Stickland

Players will face an increased minimum stand-down period of 12 days in a significant concussion protocol change announced by World Rugby.

Under new criteria, which is implemented in the global elite game from July 1, the vast majority of players diagnosed with concussion are set to miss their next match.