‘Smart guard’ to debut in women’s world rugby cup

‘Smart guard’ to debut in women’s world rugby cup
The Black Ferns will be among those sporting smart mouthguards at this year's world cup. (Image: Getty)
Trevor McKewen
A Kiwi-inspired “smart” mouthguard that can track head impacts will be provided to every player turning out in the rugby women’s world cup in New Zealand in October.The initiative comes as news that a legal suit against World Rugby is heading to court. The action has been taken by more than 100 former test players, including ex-All Black Carl Hayman, alleging a failure to protect them from head injuries.It also follows NZ Rugby confirming concussion rates in its women’s and girl’s age-group competitions are signifi...

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