Eye-tracking technology will be trialled to help with the detection of concussions in rugbyEye-tracking technology will be trialled to assist with the detection of concussions in the sport, World Rugby has announced. In competitions trialling the technology, it will be used in-match alongside the sport's existing head injury assessment (HIA) process and also as part of the return-to-play steps. Studies have found eye movement, or oculomotor function, is altered at the time a concussion is suffered, or shortly after, and the technology being trialled should pick up any changes in that function. Two technology providers - EyeGuide and NeuroFlex - will be involved in the trials, with details of the competitions they will be used in yet to be confirmed. The news comes at a time when the treatment of head injuries in rugby and in all sports is under scrutiny, and when a legal action on behalf of nine former players suffering from early onset dementia has been launched against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union.

Source: Sky sports March 30, 2021 10:41 UTC