Concussions are a serious issue being discussed in Rugby - estimates are that 1% of players will suffer from early onset dementia. Maybe more than the differen

Concussions are a serious issue being discussed in Rugby - estimates are that 1% of players will suffer from early onset dementia. Maybe more than the differences in protective gear, the reduced incidence of concussions in rugby are likely due to differences in tackling techniques - Ruby requires a wrap-up technique which results in players leading with the shoulder and not the head since they have to wrap their arms around the opponent and bring them to the ground.