Progressive rugby: concussions in a community of care

Send us Fan MailDan speaks to Tom Morris from Progressive Rugby, an independent player welfare lobby group founded in 2021 to drive change that both better protects player brain health and the game’s long-term future.In this episode, they discuss:Separate strategies to make rugby safer and more appealing at both the community and professional levelImproving education and the need for a concussion communication system in youth rugbyHelping young players understand the benefits of learning proper tackle techniqueImplementing a community of care in grassroots rugby and sharing best practiceWhether the age when contact is introduced in youth rugby should be adjustedThe importance of attracting and maintaining players in the community gameTo find out more about this podcast and many others, go to Rugby Coach WeeklyTo find out more about our Partner Club offerCLICK HEREAlso, tap into the library of 4,000 pages of activities, advice, tactics and tips to help you become the best rugby coach you can be!