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A groundbreaking new study from Cardiff University is tracking head impacts in female rugby players for the first time, revealing potential brain vulnerabilities unique to women—a critical gap in sports safety research that’s long been dominated by male data. Using advanced mouthguard tech and MRIs, researchers are monitoring athletes like Ffion Jones, who’s played since age eight, to understand long-term effects before they become irreversible. The findings could reshape safety protocols and empower more girls to play rugby without fear, turning awareness into action before brain injuries become a silent epidemic.
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