And since October 2000, the International Rugby Board (IRB), the game's governing body, must approve any form of head protection. Headgear is usually made from light synthetic materials capable of ...

Brain protection is important in all sports ... other sports at all levels,” says Judith. How do head impacts injure our brain? In rugby, just like every other sport, head impacts increase ...

But remember, wearing body protection doesn't mean you are invincible and can do things others rugby players can't - you'll do yourself more damage if you think like that.