THE WAY players train needs to be addressed very quickly, says the head of the Rugby Players Association, after ex-professionals said the sport has given them permanent brain damage.
“It’s been very distressing for everyone,” said Damian Hopley.
Hopley, the RPA’s chief executive, told BBC Sport more education was needed, in addition to greater refereeing consistency, a high tackle sanction framework and a reduction of contact training.
“A big percentage of injuries occur during training so I think that has to be part of the opportunity to address these thi...