LIST: The shocking list of rugby concussions that have ended careers

LIST: The shocking list of rugby concussions that have ended careers

7. Dominic Ryan

The Ireland international retired at 28 earlier this month from “terrifying” concussion related health problems..

Speaking in the Irish Times, Ryan said: “It’s a weight off my shoulders…with a bit of distance I can see it was a no-brainer to retire. I can see now I was literally putting myself in harm’s way.”


8. Nic Berry

Despite suffering numerous head injuries in recent seasons, the 28-year-old Australian was cleared to start the 2012 campaign for Wasps.

But a “concussive episode” during the season opener against Harlequins has forced him to quit the game after two years at Adams Park.

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