Smart Mouthguards to Manage Concussion in Six Nations
The technology, trialed in the inaugural WXV, will provide live updates to medical staff during both training and matches.
- Players in the 2024 Six Nations will wear smart mouthguards to help manage concussion.
- The custom-fitted mouthguards will provide live updates to medical staff, indicating when off-field head injury assessments are required.
- The mouthguards will be worn during both training sessions and matches.
- The introduction of the smart mouthguards follows a successful trial in the inaugural WXV, an international women's competition.
- The Six Nations begins on Friday 2 February with defending champions Ireland traveling to Paris to face last year's runners-up France.