Mouthguards that flash red with head impacts to be used at Rugby World Cup
13 days ago
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- Mouthguards with LED lights will be used at the women's Rugby World Cup to detect significant head impacts.
- The mouthguards flash red for severe impacts, prompting referees to stop play for a head injury assessment.
- The technology will also be introduced in the men's Rugby Championship next year.
- The new system provides immediate visual alerts, improving on the current Bluetooth-based system which has delays.
- The mouthguards aim to raise awareness about head injuries among players, officials, and fans.
- World Rugby's medical team emphasizes the mouthguards' role in identifying high-impact moments quickly.
- Almost all players at the World Cup will use the new mouthguards, except those with braces.
- The technology may help detect foul play, but data should not be over-relied upon for conclusive evidence.