The club's Concussion reporting must be done through the RugbySafe Officer via email - Rugbysafe@sbobrfc.co.uk.
The RugbySafe OfficerMUST be contacted in ALL cases of concussion or suspected concussion on the day of the incident.
There is a compulsory graduated return to play protocol that must be followed. Details are available on the RFU website but Ray will send the coaches and the parent or player the relevant details when he is notified of a concussion incident. Each Head Coach is responsible for ensuring the protocols are followed and the RugbySafe Officer will track the return to play.
Please see below for the Pocket Concussion Recognition Tool
(essential for all coaches and highly recommended for everybody else)
The RFU provides excellent on line resources:
Click Headcase Concussion Resources for access to the England Rugby Concussion (Headcase) resources
Click RFU Headcase to see the RFU Headcase material
Click RFU Emergency First Aid Resources to see RFU Emergency First Aid Course including a module on Concussion
Click RFU Concussion Guide for information for Match Officials
St Brendan's RFC is committed to following the RFU Policy Mandate on Concussion. This is for player safety. This is MANDATED by World Rugby and the RFU. No deviation is acceptable.
Please also note that we need to report any concussions for any players that also occur outside of the club so these are recorded to ensure the club is aware and the process for return to play are managed effectively
See the Incident Reporting Section in the next page