IBA
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It's interesting, but I understand similar headgear worn in rugby does not any significant protection against head injuries.
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Heads up - the risks of heading the ball
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John William
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Most rugby injuries are presumably to the neck, spine, jaw and ears rather than cranium?
IBA
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I'm not sure what the proportion of injuries are in rugby, but concussion is a hidden epidemic according to one report I've just read. So it looks like helmets are not a panacea for football or rugby.
IBA
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In fact in football headgear may make the situation worse by giving a false sense of security with players believing that they can head the ball with impunity.