Beyond the tackle: Understanding long term brain health in sport

In this episode, we speak to Nathan Howarth, Executive Director of Concussion Legacy Foundation UK (CLF). Nathan has spent more than 5 years researching the impact of concussion on long term brain health and is committed to advancing understanding and research in the field. Alongside his role at CLF, he is also a research fellow at the University of Exeter, Co-Director of the concussion legacy project at the University of Oxford Brain Bank and in his spare time, rugby referee. We explore the benefits and limitations of emerging technology – such as smart mouthguards – that are becoming increasingly common in rugby. Nathan also shares insights into the research and education initiatives led by CLF and the changes needed across sport to better protect athletes from the long-term effects of brain injuries.