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Rugby - The Cost of Concussion
A former Wales rugby international takes on his biggest challenge – to prove the game he loves has caused his dementia.
A former Wales rugby international takes on his biggest challenge – to prove the game he loves has caused his dementia. As he and a group of retired players prepare to take their fight against rugby’s governing bodies to court, Wyre Davies investigates whether opportunities to protect players from brain injuries have been missed, and asks whether the game is about to be changed forever.
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Wed 2 Jun 202102:30
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Rugby - The Cost of Concussion - Trailer
Duration: 00:30
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Wyre Davies |
| Producer | Rhidian Thomas |
Broadcasts
- Mon 17 May 202120:25BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
- Sat 29 May 202114:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Sun 30 May 202110:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Mon 31 May 202113:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Mon 31 May 202116:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only
- Wed 2 Jun 202102:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
