'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby'

Ben Youngs, England’s most-capped men's player, looks into concussion and brain injuries in rugby.

2 Mar, 06:16 — 2 Mar, 06:19

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Why this matters

This story is significant because it highlights the growing concern over head injuries and concussions in professional rugby, a topic that has led to numerous lawsuits and calls for rule changes. A prominent player like Ben Youngs speaking out adds considerable weight to the ongoing debate about player safety and the long-term health implications for athletes in contact sports.

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Key entities

Ben YoungsEngland's most-capped men's rugby player EnglandNational rugby team RugbySport facing head injury concerns

Coverage Timeline

First report: BBC · 2 Mar, 06:16|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 2m|Window: 2m

BBC2 Mar, 06:16First to report