A Leicestershire-based company called Hedkayse, who initially specialised in cycling helmets, have designed a rugby headguard that, according to data ratified by Imperial College, London, reduces the force of direct head impacts by up to 85%.

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      7 months ago

      Dislike. But interested to see how it does get on. Scrumcap with extra padding essentially

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        7 months ago

        But the question is, do we dislike it more than we dislike chronic traumatic encepholopathy and early onset dementia?

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          7 months ago

          I question the effectiveness first. If it does work, no one can argue