Reporting a Concussion
We all have a role to play in recognising, removing, and assisting players who sustain a concussion to recover and return to rugby.
The Community Concussion Management Pathway is being trialled in Otago, Hawkes Bay, North Harbour and Wairarapa-Bush and our aim is to scale the programme nationwide in 2025. The pathway aims to facilitate better communication between the key stakeholders who influence player welfare such as coaches, managers, players, parents, PU’s and medical professionals.
We appreciate that concussions are not always a visible injury and so it is important we are cautious following a suspected concussion. By completing the Suspected Concussion Notification Form you are taking a tangible step in prioritising player welfare.
When you have submitted the form, NZR will:
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provide support related to return to play and medical appointments.
- send an email to notify the player, provincial union and school/club of the suspected concussion and process for return to play.