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Rugby and the Brain - Tackling the Truth
Former Scotland Rugby International John Beattie investigates the links between rubgy and brain injuries, and top doctors explain what the sport is doing to tackle the problem.
Former Scotland Rugby International John Beattie investigates the links between the sport and brain injuries. As the Rugby World Cup kicks off he hears worries that the elite game is putting players at risk. He travels to the United States to look at scientific evidence that a rugby career can damage the brain in the long term. And the top doctors in the game explain what the sport is doing to tackle the problem.
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Mon 21 Sep 201520:30
BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
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Did playing rugby cause long-term damage to John Beattie’s brain?
“I can only remember two or three concussions from my career. I was never knocked out.”
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Johnnie Beattie |
| Producer | Stephen Magee |
| Editor | Daniel Maxwell |
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Sep 201520:30BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
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