Tag Archives: Concussion

Redbacks field twins in same XI for first time but are without their leading one-day batter after a nets mishap

Parramatta forward Keegan Hipgrave has been forced into early retirement from the NRL after a series of concussions. The 24-year-old joined the Eels from Gold Coast in 2021 and played nine games but suffered another head knock late in the season which led him seeking further medical advice.

Hipgrave previously had to get a medical clearance to resume playing for the Titans after enduring three concussions in the opening months of the 2019 season which saw him sidelined for nine months. The Eels said the latest neurological tests and advice prompted Hipgrave to announce his retirement with a …

Rugby must introduce laws reducing head impacts or risk "players dropping out of the game at all levels", says the chief of a head injury body.

National champion Georgia Williams believes she is reaching the end of her cycling career after suffering two concussions in three months.

HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson expects Mitch Lewis to return next week as the young forward continues his recovery from a concussion suffered in training. Lewis was concussed in a boxing session last month and will be unavailable for a fourth-straight week as the Hawks prepare to take on Port Adelaide …

Collingwood's Levi Greenwood has announced his AFL retirement, citing fears over the damage further bouts of concussion could do to his long-term health.

As part of a longstanding partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP), Children's Hospital of

Cronulla Sharks captain Wade Graham joined the Dead Set Legends to speak of his battles with concussion in the wake of Roosters skipper, Boyd Cordner’s, NRL retirement. “Given my history with concussion this year,

Eye Guide chief operating officer Shane Keating hopes eye-tracking technology will help extend NRL players' careers. His comments come in the wake of Boyd Cordner's retirement during the week, with the former Australian captain calling time on his career after a series of concussions – aged just 29.