The Dark Side of the Pitch: Confronting the Reality of Head Injuries in Women's Rugby The recent revelation about Eels star Kennedy Cherrington's monster black eye has brought into sharp focus the issue of head injuries in women's rugby.
This incident is symptomatic of a larger problem the culture of silence and acceptance surrounding head trauma in sports.
Players, coaches, and administrators are complicit in perpetuating a system that prioritizes winning over player safety.