Is the National Rugby League legally liable for long-term impacts of concussion?

Annette Greenhow

Press/Media: Research

Description

A review of the legal regulation of the management of concussion in professional rugby league.

Subject

Sport-related concussion, rugby league, litigation.

Period	9 Jul 2019

Media contributions

1

Media contributions

Title	Is the National Rugby League legally liable for the long-term impacts of concussion?
Degree of recognition	International
Media name/outlet	The Conversation
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	Australia
Date	9/07/19
Description	A review of the legal regulation of the management of concussion in professional rugby league.
Producer/Author	Annette Greenhow
URL	https://theconversation.com/is-the-national-rugby-league-legally-liable-for-the-long-term-impacts-of-concussions-119880
Persons	Annette Greenhow

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Impacts
First Author to write on the Legal and Regulatory Issues around Concussion for "Sports Medicine Australia"
Impact: Health, Public policy or services