
Rugby players' brains affected by 'chronic exposure' to collisions throughout a season, study shows
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Professional rugby union players can experience a decrease in blood flow to the brain over the course of a season due to the effects of collisions, a new study has found.
The study, undertaken by researchers at the University of South Wales (USW) and published in the Journal of Experimental Physiology on Wednesday, examined 21 players during a single season comprising of 31 games. All of the participants -- 13 forwards and eight backs -- also experienced a decline in brain function, which included the ability to reason, remember, formulate ideas and carry out mental tasks.More Related News