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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Sports commercially conflicted governing bodies and their lawyers can go on denying the causal link between repetitive head injuries and long term neurological disorders while the rest of the world gets on with trying to address what we are going to do about it. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

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Gordon McQueen death: Inquest finds heading footballs 'likely' contributed to death

An inquest concludes that

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 20/01/2026

Is there anything more cringey than the fawning background sniggering of so-called journalists when a bully boy such as Trump is giving a press conference?

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Can any cricket aficionados direct me to an old school table of Test match averages for England v India series please? Have searched high and low including obvious places eg cricinfo. @ali-martin.bsky.social

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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

New Substack - the link between domestic abuse and racist rioting - open.substack.com/pub/tashthin...

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The Link Between Domestic Abuse and Racist Riots...

...Just Asking Some Questions.

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

This is a wonderfully selfless act of leadership which should reverberate around rugby and all sports with concussion risk. Probably no coincidence Ringrose’s father in law Cliff Beirne was a top maxillofacial surgeon and a huge advocate of player safety in rugby. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

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Australia v British and Irish Lions: Garry Ringrose decision shows concussion focus - Ugo Monye

Garry Ringrose's withdrawal from the British and Irish Lions team to face Australia shows how seriously current players take concussion, says former wing Ugo Monye.

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Hearing the RFU set to ban jackal below under 16 level soon. Smart if overdue move. Much more still needs to be done to reduce frequency and size of collisions.

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

For years (circ 2000-20012) there was a concerted attempt by paid sports medics to play down the severity of 2nd impact syndrome. Some even denied its existence. As a result, it remains poorly understood and players die unnecessarily as a result. That is some legacy. www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/19/c...

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Coroner says league player’s death after second head injury preventable

Pāpāmoa man Tere Livingstone, 32, died from a severe head injury sustained in a tackle during a game of rugby league.

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Rugby seemingly still intent on eating itself by chasing growth through click bate “big hits” and emphasis on brutality. Short term marketing gimmicks trump long term strategic thinking yet again. Yawn on. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...

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Rugby's Premiership opts to become 'the Prem' for 2025-26 season

The Premiership will shorten its name to become 'the Prem' as part of a new brand for the 2025-26 season.

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Very much looking forward to speaking at @hayfestival.bsky.social with my friend and fellow concussion campaigner Alix Popham on Weds May 28. Join us!!

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Dr Lisa Ryan @lisryan.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Looking forward to being involved in this exciting event in London on Feb 12th hosted by @concussedsam.bsky.social discussing #concussion in #Sport. Tickets : www.tickettailor.com/events/concu...

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

Said goodbye to this kind, caring, compassionate man today. The unsung voice behind @ProgressiveRug who did so much to champion the cause of rugby players around the world. You will be missed, Tom. But your legacy lives on. Swing low, old son…

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John Herrman @jwherrman.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

There are moral and ideological cases for leaving X, of course, but you don't even need them: the old platform is just *gone* and has been for a long time nymag.com/intelligence...

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I've been calling for improved player welfare and concussion education for over a decade and I'm delighted to announce early bird tickets on sale for the Ahead of the Game event at St Paul’s School on Feb 12. Open conversation, no AI suppression guaranteed! t.co/xT28G3rxjF

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https://www.tickettailor.com/events/concussedmedia/1468566

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

There was a time when I’ve had written this article, so now I’m out of the newspaper game it’s heartening to see others writing informed and balanced copy about an incredibly tough subject. Well done Luke Baker, wherever you are on here. Top piece. www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/...

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Tom Curry’s England return brings rugby’s concussion problem back under spotlight

Amid the backdrop of a brain injury lawsuit by former players against rugby’s governing bodies, Curry’s quick recovery has raised questions about an issue that could define the sport’s future

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Has anyone at the RFU made a public comment since Danny Care’s revelations about their coach Eddie Jones’ methods? If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players? Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

The hill in Dorset where the Hovis advert was filmed (and directed by Ridley Scott btw) which you just referred to @mrjamesob.bsky.social is called Gold Hill in Shaftesbury and is now home to the most wonderful bookshop @foldedorset.bsky.social

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Thanks so much to all my new followers on here. Please ask your friends to follow me if they love sport and those who play it. #playerwelfare

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Many of us who love rugby to its core and want to see it flourish in the future are seeking ways to depower the sport, champion player welfare and promote safer participation. This doesn’t suit the macho narrative some wish to sell rugby on but hey, tough. That way has failed.

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Tom Curry has been knocked unconscious twice in 7 weeks. So two demonstrable brain injuries in 49 days. He also has previous history. Yet professional rugby has construed a way for it to be ok for him to play for England this Saturday. If he was a boxer, he would be nowhere near a ring.

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Just about to read this, having watched the tv series, so much of which resonated with what I’ve observed in corporate sport’s historic efforts to control and ultimately suppress the brain injury narrative.”Exaggerate the positives, trivialise the negatives. Hammer the abuser.”

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Looking forward to sharing some great news about my new business www.concussed.media on here very soon.

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Concussed

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Anyone else miss the days the autumn internationals were (a) only 3 matches as per agreed international fixture schedule and (b) on Sky?

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Hearing some concerning noises about life inside Steve Borthwick’s England camp. “Eddie Jones just without the humour”, one source told me. Now that really is grim.

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Sam Peters @concussedsam.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

First tentative steps on here in hope of a more grown up discussion around safer participation and need for improved concussion awareness across sport. Any friends out there?

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