Rugby, a sport celebrated on global stages like the Six Nations, is facing a crisis involving player safety and neurological injuries. Alix Popham, a former Wales star diagnosed with dementia, criticizes rugby authorities for prioritizing entertainment over player welfare, branding the new 20-minute red card rule as a mere show. Despite trials of technologies like smart gumshields, concerns about effective safety measures remain. With ongoing legal battles and criticism from various rugby unions, the debate intensifies: Is the spectacle worth the risk?
