The Sporting Blog Podcast
Sam Peters - Concussed
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Episode notes
On today’s Sporting Blog Podcast, Oli chats to Rugby writer Sam Peters about his new book, Concussed.
‘Concussed’ is the culmination of over 10 years of work by Sam, studying the impact and evidence surrounding head injuries in professional Rugby Union.
On the Podcast Oli & Sam discuss:
Intro to Sam and his love for Rugby
Defining ‘concussion’
Not just a Rugby problem
Responsibility for player welfare
Risk of Doctors as employees of a club/country
Player Opinion, past and present
NFL approach to head injury
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