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Category: Player Welfare

Player Welfare

2022 is the year of player welfare

June 1, 2022July 26, 2022 Will Pownall

Sir Bill Beaumont and World Rugby have reinforced their positive stance on player welfare in rugby and unveiled enhanced plans to make progress in this field. At the start of the year Sir Bill Beaumont, World Rugby Chairman, announced that … Continue reading 2022 is the year of player welfare

Player Welfare

Head impact prevention management plan announced for professional game

August 20, 2021July 26, 2022 Will Pownall

Written by Rugby Blindside Player welfare is a buzz word in modern rugby. It’s something that had certainly been overlooked in the past. The ‘macho’ culture and image of rugby players has made way to a new culture that focuses … Continue reading Head impact prevention management plan announced for professional game

Player Welfare

Player wellbeing at Beckenham RFC

May 11, 2021July 26, 2022 Will Pownall

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Ali Boyd, Director of Player Wellbeing at Beckenham RFC. She told us about the various initiatives at the club to help with their players’ mental health. Having retired from being 1st XV manager for 8 … Continue reading Player wellbeing at Beckenham RFC

Player Welfare

Interview with Karen Hood, Head of the Injured Players Foundation

April 19, 2021July 26, 2022 Will Pownall

Rugby Blindside recently spoke with Karen Hood, Head of the IPF, who told us about the work they do in helping rugby players affected by catastrophic injuries. Can you tell us about what the Injured Players Foundation (IPF) is and … Continue reading Interview with Karen Hood, Head of the Injured Players Foundation

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