Ewan McKenna: Rugby’s Concussion Crisis

Rugby needs to be open about the serious damage concussion can do to its players

Kevin McLaughlin of Leinster: forced to retire at 31. Picture: INPHO/Billy Stickland

Kevin McLaughlin is one of the lucky ones.

He may not feel it – at just 31, he’s lost his job, his career and his passion following another concussion in Leinster’s ...