Report a Concussion
This is the place to report a suspected concussion in community rugby.
About the Concussion Reporting Form
This form is for reporting a suspected concussion in community rugby. It’s a key part of New Zealand Rugby’s commitment to putting player welfare first, helping ensure that anyone involved - coaches, managers, players, parents, schools/clubs, and Provincial Unions - can act quickly and appropriately.
Suspected Concussion? Here’s What Happens:
1. Recognise & Remove
If a player shows signs or symptoms of concussion, they must be immediately removed from play. In community rugby, the referee may issue a Blue Card, permanently removing the player from the match.
2. Log the Incident
The incident should be recorded using the New Zealand Rugby Concussion Notification Form. This can be completed by a referee, coach, team manager, parent/guardian, or other responsible adult. (Both suspected and confirmed concussions can be logged - you do not need to be certain a concussion has occurred.)
3. Receive Guidance
Logging the incident provides clear next steps, including concussion management advice, guidance on medical review, and information on the graduated return to learning/work and rugby.
4. National & Provincial Monitoring
All notifications contribute to national monitoring and are also shared with the relevant Provincial Union. This helps New Zealand Rugby and Provincial Unions track trends, support local follow-up where needed, and continuously improve concussion management across the community game.