Concussions in rugby union

So, you know how when you're playing and you bump your head really hard, it hurts and you might feel dizzy or have a headache? Well, sometimes when people play rugby they can bump their heads really hard too. This is called a concussion.

A concussion is when your brain gets jostled around inside of your head. It can happen if you get hit really hard, or if you fall down and your head hits the ground. When your brain gets jostled like that, it can cause some problems. You might feel dizzy or sick, or you might have a headache that just won't go away.

In rugby, concussions can happen if players collide with each other or if they tackle someone and their head hits the other person's body. So, to help prevent concussions, players wear special helmets that have padding inside to protect their heads.

But sometimes, no matter how careful you are, you can still get a concussion. If this happens, it's important to tell your coach or someone else in charge right away. They'll take you out of the game and make sure you get the help you need.

So, remember: if you're playing rugby and you hit your head really hard, it's important to tell someone. It might be a concussion, and you need to take care of yourself!