Rugby Union concussion litigations and the proposed AFL concussion rules changes

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Welcome to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast Episode 17. We tackle the current topics in the media and the possible ramifications these rules changes and protocols will have on the individual sports.

-       Introduction

-       Rugby Union Update (1:45)

-       AFL Update (4:20)

-       Rugby League (5:40)

-       Audio deleted due to background noise (9:50)

-       Rugby Union Rule Change explanation (9:59) 

-       Rugby Union Mouth Guard Technology (12:30)

-       AFL 9 Step Protocol explained (14:00)

Media Articles

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/nov/30/rugby-union-concussion-high-court?s=09

https://www.reuters.com/sports/players-bid-group-lawsuit-concussion-claims-adjourned-2023-12-01/

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/jun/14/former-afl-players-urged-to-merge-concussion-lawsuits-against-league

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/aug/02/matter-of-life-and-death-brain-injuries-claim-heading-for-court-rugby-league

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