Player welfare news
Education courses launched at IRB Conference
(IRB.COM) Friday 30 November 2012Fourth annual IRB Medical Commission Conference announces roll out of medical education courses aimed at enhancing player welfare.
Rugby's approach endorsed at concussion forum
(IRB.COM) Friday 9 November 2012The IRB underscores its commitment to improving player welfare best practice by playing a central role in concussion in sport conference.
Dates set for IRB Medical Conference 2012
(IRB.COM) Monday 14 May 2012A collaborative approach to reducing injuries is paying off as the IRB announces dates for the 2012 Medical Conference.
IRB launches innovative concussion website
(IRB.COM) Monday 6 February 2012The International Rugby Board launches a new interactive website to provide the best possible concussion education.
Medical Conference identifies focus areas
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 22 November 2011Strategies in promotion of best practice player welfare education and injury prevention were topics at the 2011 IRB Medical Conference.
New IRB online strength and conditioning site
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 15 November 2011The IRB launches an innovative online strength and conditioning resource, reinforcing its commitment to put player welfare first.
IRB tackles concussion to put players first
(IRB.COM) Thursday 2 June 2011The IRB underscores its commitment to promoting Player Welfare best-practice with the approval of revised protocols governing concussion.
USA Rugby to host Sports Medicine Symposium
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 12 January 2011USA Rugby will host a Sports Medicine Symposium in Las Vegas on the eve of the USA Sevens, featuring a number of expert speakers and debating key areas.
IRB Conference to tackle injury prevention
(IRB.COM) Friday 29 October 2010The International Rugby Board announces details of the programme for the 2010 IRB Medical Conference in London on 3-5 November.
IRB launches new Player Welfare website
(IRB.COM) Tuesday 19 October 2010The International Rugby Board launches a new interactive Player Welfare website, www.irbplayerwelfare.com.
IRB groups tackle key player welfare issues
(IRB.COM) Wednesday 17 February 2010The IRB announces the composition of three specialist medical working groups to develop and promote the highest standards for player welfare.
