Māori and Pacific youth were less likely to be aware of New Zealand Rugby’s concussion guidelines than New Zealand European players according to a survey of 416 male and female high school rugby players from across New Zealand. Players from low decile schools were also less likely to be aware of the guidelines compared with players from high decile schools. Overall, 63% of players were aware of the guidelines, 69% had sustained a suspected concussion and 31% had been diagnosed with a concussion. Coaches were identified as the key individual for supplying information on concussion.
