Warning: the following article mentions suicide and suicidal thoughts
In the wake of Lewis Moody’s Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, England’s most-capped men’s player Ben Youngs sets out to re-examine the game that has defined his life in a brand new BBC Sport documentary Ben Youngs Investigates: How Safe Is Rugby?
Landing on BBC iPlayer on 2 March, the one hour documentary will follow Ben as he asks is there a link between concussion and long-term brain health?
At a time when rugby is being celebrated and participation is on the rise, growing concerns around the impact of concussion on players is reshaping conversations off the pitch. Ben sets out on a journey of discovery – starting with an emotional discussion with…