Sporting legends have been felled by the heartbreaking ramifications of head trauma later in life. In part six of Pressure to Perform,a major call for community change has been issued.
From the intense scrutiny of social media to the impact of injuries,elite performance can come with a heavy toll.
Worldwide changes to protect athletes from impacts of head trauma have been advised. But as the World Cup dawns,a former Wallaby cautions a balance must be struck,so as not to take the physicality out of the game.
Schools are being encouraged to take steps to prevent serious knee injuries. Battle-scarred prop Jeff Lynch knows what it feels like to be cut down in your prime.
In part three of our series,a leading Queensland rugby star details his major injury crisis,the mental journey back and how youngsters need to be trained.
The rise of young athletes making their mark has brought with it intense scrutiny to perform or perish. In part two of our Pressure to Perform series,we take a look at the burden of expectations on elite junior athletes and how it can affect our rising stars.
The growth in women’s sport has provided avenues to thrive,but opened athletes to personal attacks. In part one of our Pressure to Perform series,we look at how some of our stars handle it,and the risks our youth face.