In  all  cases  of  suspected  concussion,  the  player  should  take  three  weeks  rest  (four  weeks  for  U12)  and/or  see  a  Doctor  who  is  trained  in  concussion  assessment  before  returning  to  training/play.  

     

 

 

 

RECOGNISE  &  REMOVE  /  BLUE  CARD  CONCUSSION  PROTOCOL  (WITH  MDD)  

For  further  information  please  refer  to  World  Rugby  Law  15.2.1  International  Matches  

Potential  Concussive  Incident

Direct  Removal

TEAM  DOC  /  PHYSIO

Team  Doc/Physio  identifies  a  player  with  suspected  

concussion

If  player  is  deemed  unfit  to  continue,  player  must  leave  the  field  

immediately  and  permanently

Indirect  Removal

Match  Day  Doctor  identifies  a    player  with  suspected  concussion  

MATCH  DAY  DOCTOR

Match  Day  Doctor  advises  4th  official  to  inform  Referee  to  blow  whistle  to  stop  play  

Referee  to  note  the  NUMBER  &  NAME  OF  PLAYER

If  player  is  deemed  unfit  to  continue  and  must  leave  the  field  immediately  

and  permanently

Referee  to  note  the  NUMBER  &  NAME  OF  PLAYER

If  any  doubt  the  Match  Day  Doctor’s  decision  is  FINAL.  

Referee  blows  whistle  to  stop  play.    Referee  raises  Blue  Card  to  request  

 on-­‐field  concussion  assessment  by  Team  Doc/Physio