Football players in limbo amid wait for response to new concussion guidelines
The National Rugby League was in a jubilant mood over the weekend, partying in Las Vegas and raking in the…
‘My diary … is my best friend’: League great Wally Lewis urges politicians to put CTE funding in budget
In short: Researchers and brain injury experts have lodged a pre-budget submission calling for funding to fight chronic traumatic encephalopathy…
‘Devastated’ Brayshaw retires from AFL following concussion in finals collision with Brayden Maynard
Melbourne midfielder Angus Brayshaw has retired from AFL on medical advice, after his concussion in last year’s qualifying final against…
Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy to sit out AFL games indefinitely due to concussion issues
In short: Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy says he is not in the ‘right frame of mind’ to return to match simulations…
Will Pucovski ruled out of Victoria Sheffield Shield game with concussion symptoms
Talented batter Will Pucovski is suffering delayed concussion symptoms and has been ruled out of Victoria’s looming Sheffield Shield game.…
‘Concussion culture needs to change’: Mum calls for more education after death of 20yo footballer
A mother who was forced to say goodbye to her 20-year-old son after a fatal on-field collision during a football…
Five incidents, one red card, two yellows and three unpunished: Inconsistencies slammed at Rugby World Cup
Despite a successful opening weekend of Rugby World Cup action, a familiar issue has reared its head — in more…
Senators call on government to set concussion guidelines for contact sports
A Senate committee has recommended the federal government consider developing a national strategy to reduce concussions in contact sports. Key…
Almost half of elite athletes ‘earn below poverty line’
Almost half of Australia’s best athletes are earning below the poverty line threshold, with an annual income of less than…
AFL player Shane Tuck ‘pushed through hell’, his sister tells inquest
Former AFL player Shane Tuck’s final days were akin to a war zone in his head. His brain was decaying…