On today’s Sporting Blog Podcast, Oli chats to Rugby writer Sam Peters about his new book, Concussed.

‘Concussed’ is the culmination of over 10 years of work by Sam, studying the impact and evidence surrounding head injuries in professional Rugby Union.

On the Podcast Oli & Sam discuss:

Intro to Sam and his love for Rugby

Defining ‘concussion’

Not just a Rugby problem

Responsibility for player welfare

Risk of Doctors as employees of a club/country

Player Opinion, past and present

NFL approach to head injury

You can buy ‘Concussed’ here!

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