Concussion is a difficult injury to both assess and treat.

In the vast majority of cases symptoms of concussion resolve over a short period of time and have no lasting impact on a players health. Despite this there have been cases of concussion masking more serious head trauma and so no chances should be taken.

A comprehensive concussion management protocol is in practice at Cobham Rugby. In line with World Rugby and RFU policy, players that are believed to have sustained or report a head injury leading to concussive symptoms will be removed from play immediately.

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If a player has been removed from play due to a head injury, they will be guided to a follow up assessment by a qualified onsite therapist present for all matches and training. Players will be asked to participate in a physical and neurological assessment. The player/parent will be supplied with a copy of the assessment within an information pack. 

We ask all parents to report injuries sustained at school or representative teams to age group coaching staff. This is one of the biggest challenges of concussion management and as such parents are relied upon to pass on key injury information. If your child has sustained an injury elsewhere that has been reported to coaches or First aiders, they will be asked to see the onsite therapist to be assessed. parental acknowledgement that a suitable graded return to play has occurred, in line with RFU guidance, is required before a return to play is permitted.