The diagnosis of sports related concussion still relies heavily on a subjective assessment. In this study the investigators want to assess the prognostic value of blood-based biomarkers with recovery from concussive episodes over specific time points post-injury. Our research aims to (1) assess that the World Rugby's head injury assessment (HIA) can identify that a concussion has taken place by measuring specific biomarkers in the blood and (2) to track these biomarkers over time post-injury as a means to assess player health.
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Clinical Diagnosis
Timeframe: Bloods to be taken within 72 hours of injury
Clinical Recovery
Timeframe: Bloods to be taken within 6 and 13 days post-injury