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Sam Peters retweeted
What we are hearing … absolute respect to Contepomi, cannot have been an easy decision to make.
Sam Peters retweeted
Nothing to see here apparently…….or that’s what @WorldRugby would have you believe. Quarter of World Rugby’s test group of ex-players ‘at risk’ of cognitive problems. Not surprising sadly, but again what are they doing about it ! 🏉🧠😢😡
theguardian.com/sport/2025/a….
Sam Peters retweeted
PLEASE READ AND SHARE 😞😢😡🙏❤️🏉🧠Former France star Chabal says he has 'no memories' of rugby career @WorldRugby france24.com/en/live-news/20…
Sam Peters retweeted
A very worrying article about one of #rugbys most #abrasive #players #chabal france24.com/en/live-news/20… – at Galway, Ireland
Sam Peters retweeted
The 20-minute red is a pox on the game, but no red of any kind for this is just unacceptable. Rugby’s gone down a dark road on this stuff
Sam Peters retweeted
If rugby wants to be serious about concussion and head injuries, it has to always be a red card if a player is headbutted off the ball - especially while they're lying defenceless on the floor. Needless and dangerous. Ridiculous decision making by the ref. #FRAvSCO #6nations2025
Sam Peters retweeted
Ok.
A player chose to react, after the whistle, by launching himself at an opponent.
This resulted in a flying headbutt.
The bunker review has considered this, in isolation and all on their own, and decided it’s not even a soft 20min red card.
Great message guys.
Super job.
Sam Peters retweeted
Fascinating watching the U20s live in CAP - on the terrace.
They all tackle so low as a unit.
They're the first generation of 'below-the-sternam' to come through.
And it really shows.
Super effective.
Sam Peters retweeted
Rugby’s dangerous self-delusion - brilliant to have @PlantedSam writing an evidence-based riposte to Sam Warburton’s recent claims that rugby’s dwindling playing numbers were down to media “scaremongering” and “clickbait” journalism. newstatesman.com/culture/spo…
Sam Peters retweeted
Fabien Galthie confirms that it’s a ‘serious’ knee injury for Antoine Dupont.
Also says that France will be citing Tadhg Beirne for the clean out that caused it.
It’s a bad one, off his feet and at the lower limbs.
#GuinnessM6N
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Sam Peters retweeted
BREAKING: sources close to French camp have confirmed to me that they believe Antoine Dupont HAS suffered an ACL rupture
The knee said to be unstable & Dupont confirmed hearing it snap at the moment of impact
Baptiste Serin has been called into Fra Squad
#IREvFRA #GuinnessM6N
Sam Peters retweeted
How AI is revolutionising rugby's concussion problem mol.im/a/14450029 via @MailSport
Really cool feature in here. Nick speaks about the future of sport, athlete welfare and tackling concussion head on. Thank you Alex for the great piece. @_AlexBywater
Sam Peters retweeted
In response to recent comments about scaremongering regards wee knocks - concussions - or lets us use the real term brain injuries.
It was never our intent to scaremonger but to present the facts about brain injury and what can and has happened as a result of ignorance.
Sam Peters retweeted
There's opportunity here for education and balanced communication re current research
Sam, assuming you're north for @Scotlandteam v @WelshRugbyUnion please feel free to drop by our lab @GlasgowTBI and bring BBC cameras and team with you.
Open door. Ask any questions you like
Sam Peters retweeted
Boxers with concussion are stood down for a minimum of 28 days; amateur rugby it is 21 days; professional rugby it can be as little as 6 days … so no, rugby as it stands isn’t very, very safe, but proper protocols could make substantial improvements.
"Rugby is very, very safe but because of the image that certain outlets like to give it, it wrecks our participation."
@samwarburton_ has something to say about the safety of rugby - and the media coverage of it.
Sam Peters retweeted
Top scientist @WillStewNeuro criticises decision to remove a Six Nations down week from 2026 on welfare & sporting quality grounds.
'It’s incredible. I don’t understand it.'
Rugby bosses say ongoing calendar talks mean rest will be made up elsewhere.
dailymail.co.uk/sport/rugbyu…
Sam Peters retweeted
Always grateful to @PlantedSam for everything he has done and continues to do, to highlight the issue around head injuries in Sport 🏉 ⚽️🏈
It only takes 1 person to recognise the Signs & Symptoms of a Suspected Brain Injury and have that person safely removed 🧠👍
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Sam Peters retweeted
Darcy Graham will have to meet a series of stringent criteria to be passed fit to play England, but even so, as wi Tom Curry last November, this feels like an opportunity to make a significant statement about what really matters @TimesSport @timesscotland thetimes.com/sport/rugby-uni…
Sam Peters retweeted
The HIA is unfit for purpose. Thankfully Finn had people around him who were alert enough to realise he wasn't right, no matter what the HIA result. Perhaps lessons have been learned #remembersiobhan @Scotlandteam
Sam Peters retweeted
BBC News - Six Nations to use 20-minute red cards for first time
Fantastically bad decision.
While some sports advancing player protection and #concussion mitigation, others seem more focused on entertainment
bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/ar…