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Some of the research that was used in this decision-making process is also available. World Rugby are always looking to add to the information available to make the game as safe as possible for all, if you have any suggestions please let us know. 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Read now on RWC 2023 Player welfare Wed 31 March, 2021 World Rugby, New Zealand Rugby, the University of Otago and Prevent Biometrics to undertake ground-breaking community rugby head impact study Underscoring the continued commitment to furthering head injury prevention in rugby, World Rugby is partnering with New Zealand Rugby, the University of Otago and Prevent Biometrics to undertake a ground-breaking study to understand the nature and frequency of head impacts in men’s and women’s community and age-grade rugby. Read now on World Rugby Player welfare Tue 30 March, 2021 World Rugby exploring the latest eye-tracking technology to assist with the identification and management of concussion World Rugby has announced today at its Player Welfare and Laws Symposium that it is to evaluate the latest eye-tracking technology to assist with the identification and management of concussions in the sport. Read now on World Rugby Player welfare Tue 30 March, 2021 World Rugby committed to fostering a safer, more accessible game for all The World Rugby Player Welfare and Laws Symposium 2021 has kicked off with Chief Executive Alan Gilpin reaffirming the international federation’s commitment to foster a safer and more accessible game for future generations. Read now on World Rugby Player welfare Thu 11 March, 2021 World Rugby furthers head injury prevention commitment with expanded Head Contact Process World Rugby has publicly launched the Head Contact Process (HCP) to assist the sanctioning process for contact with the head and neck, underscoring the sport’s commitment to head injury prevention. This process has been developed through extensive collaboration and consultation with current and former players, coaches, referees and medical experts. Read now on World Rugby RWC 2023 Mon 22 February, 2021 Increased rest days confirmed for Rugby World Cup 2023 Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will feature increased rest periods for all teams after the Rugby World Cup Board, the World Rugby Executive Committee, the France 2023 organising committee and International Rugby Players agreed a ground-breaking package of player welfare principles that will underpin a greatly enhanced match schedule when it is announced on Friday, 26 February. Read now on RWC 2023 Player welfare Fri 19 February, 2021 Dr Éanna Falvey: Player care is our priority in progressive concussion approach World Rugby Chief Medical Officer Dr Éanna Falvey shares his perspective on rugby's progressive approach to player care, including concussion management and return-to-play protocols. Read now on World Rugby Player welfare Thu 18 February, 2021 World Rugby statement in response to Progressive Rugby group player welfare proposals The welfare of the global rugby family is, and has always been, World Rugby’s priority. We take our responsibility very seriously and care deeply about our past, present and future players. Read now on World Rugby Player Welfare Tue 9 February, 2021 Player welfare research boosted by World Rugby funding injection World Rugby has launched its annual call for applications to fund research projects with the aim of promoting evidence-based enhancements in player welfare priority areas, including concussion. Read now on World Rugby Player welfare Wed 3 February, 2021 How World Rugby’s Concussion Return to Play Protocol works While all eyes will be on the Guinness Six Nations over the coming weeks, ...