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Brain Health Service Details

17th June 2024

Category: Engage

World Rugby and Rugby Players Ireland have launched a new Brain Health Service to support former elite players who have concerns about their brain health. Ireland is the first country in the world to launch the new initiative which is available free of charge.

The first of its kind, the service includes an awareness and education component, an online questionnaire and tele-health delivered cognitive assessment with a trained brain health practitioner. This service assesses players for any brain health warning signs, provide advice on managing risk factors and signpost anyone in need of specialist care.

The service is available to all players (male & female) who have played senior international (15s & 7s) or senior provincial rugby.