Series 4 - Episode 20: An interview with Alix Popham and Tom Morris of Progressive Rugby - Concussion, TBIs, Head injuries and tackling - The future of Rugby and what needs to change

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When we started this pod back in 2020, the main aim was to chat nonsense about our favourite Rugby Club. As the years have gone on, we have managed to speak to Gloucester and England legends about their playing days; fans about their memories and plenty of frivolous and unimportant aspects of the game we all love.

This special pod is different. Ed speaks to former Wales, Newport, Leeds, Llanelli and Brive player, Alix Popham who in late 2020 announced he was suffering from early onset dementia. A disease caused by the game he played professionally for 14 years. As more and more players have discovered they are in the same boat including several World Cup winners and former superstars, Ed and Alix are joined by Tom Morris, a core member of Progressive Rugby who are a non-profit lobby group aiming to secure a safer future for rugby players and ensure a healthier and sustainable game in general.

A massive thanks to both Alix and Tom for their time. Please visit https://www.progressiverugby.com/ and https://headforchange.org.uk/ to learn more and support Alix, in raising money to support this hugely worthwhile cause.

Ed Price

Alix Popham

Tom Morris