We discuss concussion in rugby

Published: March 15, 2024, 8 a.m.

The first confirmed diagnosis of chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, in a fully professional rugby union player has been made in New Zealand.   Billy Guyton, who represented the M\u0101ori All Blacks, died last May at the age of 33.  

Professor John Fairclough, Former president of the British Sports Trauma Association and a spokesperson for Progressive Rugby spoke to Newstalk Breakfast this morning.