RUGBY MATTERS A weekly look at the game’s other talking pointsBRENDAN GALLAGHER

The subject of concussion and possible long term brain damage remains a burning issue in the game and the forthcoming publication of Steve Thompson’s book Unforgettable will again spark further debate and concern.It’s an important topic but other than whole heartedly agreeing that rugby needs to urgently cut out unnecessary head contact I’m struggling to find a well-formed opinion on the way forward.Quickly reviewing the three knocks to the head I copped many years ago, one ...