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Rugby and the Brain - Tackling the Truth
As the Rugby World Cup kicks off, former rugby international John Beattie investigates the link between the sport and brain injuries.
As the Rugby World Cup kicks off, former rugby international John Beattie investigates the link between the sport and brain injuries. He hears worries from those inside the industry that the elite game is putting players at risk, and how these risks could affect the future of the sport. As John travels to the United States to look at scientific evidence that a rugby career can damage the brain long term, top doctors in the game explain what the sport is doing to tackle the problem.
Last on
Fri 25 Sep 2015
03:30
91福利社 News Channel 91福利社 News UK & 91福利社 News UK HD only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Johnnie Beattie |
| Producer | Stephen Magee |
| Director | Stephen Magee |
| Editor | Ceri Thomas |
Broadcasts
- Mon 21 Sep 2015 20:3091福利社 One except Scotland & Scotland HD
- Wed 23 Sep 2015 03:3091福利社 News Channel 91福利社 News UK & 91福利社 News UK HD only
- Fri 25 Sep 2015 00:1591福利社 Two except Scotland
- Fri 25 Sep 2015 00:4591福利社 Two Scotland
- Fri 25 Sep 2015 03:3091福利社 News Channel 91福利社 News UK & 91福利社 News UK HD only