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The AFL, the concussion doctor and the groundbreaking brain study that never appeared

In 2014 the AFL announced a study into brain injuries in players. No report has ever been published and the league is unable to answer questions

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022

Doctor urges sports to review links with controversial concussion group

Dr Willie Stewart, a neuropathologist who advises World Rugby, has urged sport governing bodies to review their links with the Concussion In Sport Group

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2022

AFL to review under-fire concussion expert

A concussion expert that helped the AFL frame its concussion policy is under fire over allegations of plagiarism and treating ex-players while banned.

AAP · Mar 24, 2022

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AFL to launch review of concussion expert Paul McCrory’s work following plagiarism claims

Exclusive: League says after ‘a number’ of allegations about McCrory’s work it will launch an independent review of his research and advice

The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2022

AFL says it no longer works with concussion expert Dr Paul McCrory

Exclusive: League confirms sports neurologist’s departure from committees in January 2021, well before plagiarism allegations

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2022

Fifa latest governing body to review links with Concussion in Sport Group

Fifa has said it is reviewing its relationship with the global sports concussion organisation it helps fund amid allegations of plagiarism against its former co-chair and influential neuroscientist Dr Paul McCrory

The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2022

Sports concussion expert who resigned amid plagiarism claims accused of copying more articles

Analysis of 10 pieces by neurologist Dr Paul McCrory, who quit the Concussion in Sport Group, suggests he may have copied other work without proper attribution

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2022

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How a plagiarism problem has started to shift rugby’s concussion protocols

World Rugby has begun to put distance between themselves and the policies laid out by CISG

The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2022

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