Concussion

The CRFU endorses and applies all UK Concussion Guidelines for Grassroots Sport as mandated by the RFU for the welfare and protection of all concerned in the sport.

Over recent years the risks and consequences of concussion have become as much a part of rugby as the traditional aspects of the game and RugbySafe includes the education of players, administrators and spectators, especially parents, in the identification and management of concussion.

The RFU’s HEADCASE programme aims to increase understanding and provide information on concussion and other related topics, including how to prevent and manage suspected concussions. It is recognised as one of the UK’s leading concussion awareness and education resources. 

HEADCASE Guidance also includes the newly updated RFU Graduated Return to Activity and Sport

The HEADCASE Graduated Return to Activity and Sport (GRAS) programme document provides a step by step guide on the NEW return to play programme.

This is now a minimum of 21 days for ALL community rugby players and includes a phased approach across 6 stages. 

 If there are any questions as to how the guidelines are to be applied then the first point of contact should be the Club RugbySafe Lead who can, in turn, seek advice from the CRFU RugbySafe Lead, Reggie Gough.