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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. Now playing world rugby Wed 5 July, 2023 Welcome to Players Matters Share label.share.via_facebook label.share.via_twitter label.share.via_facebook_messenger label.share.via_whatsapp label.share.via_copy URL Copied Medical Brain Health Concussion Guidance Covid 19 Player Load Rugby Surfaces All Surface Information Preferred Turf Producers Compliant Fields Advice for Facilities Equipment All Equipment Information Approved Devices Reg 12 Approval Process Advice for female players Player Welfare Guidelines All Player Welfare Guidelines Concussion Guidelines Age Grade Guidelines Sign up to our Player Welfare newsletter Receive World Rugby’s regular communications designed to help fans keep up to date with developments in player welfare. Sign up Research All Research Applying for Funding Research Programme Conferences Medical Commission Conference Player Welfare Symposium Transgender Workshop Training & Education Online Learning Face to Face Learning Medical Education Equivalence Anti Doping Keep rugby Clean TUEs Anti-Doping Education world rugby Tue 21 June, 2022 Return to play after a concussion in elite rugby Share label.share.via_facebook label.share.via_twitter label.share.via_facebook_messenger label.share.via_whatsapp label.share.via_copy URL Copied Player Welfare News Media release Rugby fan-focused law changes confirmed The largest reimagination of rugby’s entertainment value continues to progress with the World Rugby Council approving a package of law amendments that will come into effect from 1 July, 2024. Read now on World Rugby Thu 9 May, 2024 · 6 min read Player Welfare Instrumented Mouthguard (iMG) update Following a recommendation from its independent Concussion Working Group, World Rugby is making interim changes to the Instrumented Mouthguard (iMG) process which will apply from this weekend (8 March). Read now on World Rugby Fri 8 March, 2024 · 1 min read Press release Shape of the Game forum makes recommendations to attract the next generation of fans World Rugby’s Shape of the Game forum in London has agreed recommendations to reimagine the spectacle and grow rugby’s share of attention within an increasingly competitive global sports and entertainment market. Read now on World Rugby Thu 29 February, 2024 · 3 min read Player Welfare World Rugby calls for 2024 player welfare research funding applications World Rugby has today launched its 2024 call for applications to fund player welfare research projects. Research funded by World Rugby, including the ground-breaking ORCHID study first published last year, has seen the game benefit from a broad breadth of sport specific research into player welfare. Read now on World Rugby Mon 12 February, 2024 · 2 min read Player Welfare Independent studies using smart mouthguard data sheds light on rugby like never before World Rugby Chairman Sir Bill Beaumont has welcomed results from the largest ever studies into the forces experienced in-game by rugby players. The results, which provide players and parents with greater confidence than ever before into the benefits and safety of rugby, are a first anywhere in world sport. Read now on World Rugby Mon 6 November, 2023 · 4 min read Press releases Historic rugby calendar reform to supercharge reach and competitiveness The World Rugby Council has approved transformational reform of the global men’s and women’s rugby calendars, a seminal moment for the sport that marks a new era of opportunity, certainty and growth for the game, a fitting finale to its 200th birthday year. Read now on RWC 2023 Tue 24 October, 2023 · 3 min read Player Welfare World Rugby integrates smart mouthguard technology to the Head Injury Assessment as part of new phase of global player welfare measures World Rugby integrates smart mouthguard technology to the Head Injury Assessment as part of new phase of global player welfare measures. Read now on World Rugby Mon 9 October, 2023 · 3 min read Media release Positive momentum continued in developing optimised global rugby calendar Rugby’s major stakeholders have met in London this week to discuss the future global calendar for each of the women’s and men’s game. Read now on World Rugby Thu 29 June, 2023 · 1 min read Women in Rugby Women’s Shape of the Game conference identifies how to enhance player and fan experience and maximise the full potential of women’s rugby Shaping an exciting, relevant and accessible sport over the next decade was the key theme from the World Rugby Women’s Elite Shape of the Game Conference in Los Angeles this week. Read now on World Rugby Fri 23 June, 2023 · 3...