I've been playing rugby since I was eight, I never thought about concussion - until now
A 22-year-old rugby player is participating in a Cardiff University study investigating the long-term effects of head impacts on female athletes. The research aims to address the historical lack of data regarding concussion risks in women's sports.
Why it matters
The study is critical for developing gender-specific safety protocols and improving health outcomes for women in contact sports.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Gwen Aeron BBC Radio Cymru Calum Carpenter Ffion Jones is taking part in a new study examining the effects of repeated head impacts in rugby on women When Ffion Jones started playing rugby at the age of eight, her focus was simply on doing her best for the team, despite regularly taking knocks to the head.
The article presents a balanced view of a scientific study and the athlete's personal experience.
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