New protective headgear 'cuts impact by almost half' - ruck

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DUNDEE UNIVERSITY SCIENTISTS HAVE CALLED FOR MANDATORY PROTECTIVE RUGBY HEADGEAR AFTER A STUDY SHOWED IT CAN CUT IMPACT LEVELS BY ALMOST HALF. The research showed that even the least


effective device tested could make a “significant difference” in preventing head injuries, such as concussion. The team said the study made a “compelling case” for protective headgear at all


levels of the game. The findings have been published in The BMJ. * All headguards reduced the linear acceleration experienced on impact. * The Canterbury Ventilator was the most effective,


while the XBlades Elite was the least effective. * The headguards used may not prevent all concussive injuries, but there is the potential for them to reduce the incidence.