Jeremy Loughman's return to field concerning for rugby welfare group

Loughman was taken off for a HIA a minute into play as Ireland faced the Maori All Blacks in Hamilton this morning.

HIA: Jeremy Loughman of Ireland leaves the pitch in the opening minute. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

A rugby union lobby group have said it is 'shameful' that Ireland prop Jeremy Loughman was permitted to return to the field of play after suffering a head injury during Ireland's loss to the Maori All Blacks this morning.

Loughman looked to stumble backward as he attempted to get back to his feet after suffering a head injury barely one minute into the opening match of the New Zealand tour, earlier today.