Sam Peters
@concussedsam.bsky.social
Award-winning author, sports lover and concussion campaigner. Author of Concussed, winner of UK Sports Book Award for Outstanding Sports Writing and Shortlisted William Hill Sports Book of Year. Founder Concussed Media and Planted Community
Can any cricket aficionados direct me to an old school table of Test match averages for England v India series please? Have searched high and low including obvious places eg cricinfo. @ali-martin.bsky.social
August 5, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Can any cricket aficionados direct me to an old school table of Test match averages for England v India series please? Have searched high and low including obvious places eg cricinfo. @ali-martin.bsky.social
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New Substack - the link between domestic abuse and racist rioting - open.substack.com/pub/tashthin...
The Link Between Domestic Abuse and Racist Riots...
...Just Asking Some Questions.
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July 28, 2025 at 8:58 PM
New Substack - the link between domestic abuse and racist rioting - open.substack.com/pub/tashthin...
This is a wonderfully selfless act of leadership which should reverberate around rugby and all sports with concussion risk.
Probably no coincidence Ringrose’s father in law Cliff Beirne was a top maxillofacial surgeon and a huge advocate of player safety in rugby.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Probably no coincidence Ringrose’s father in law Cliff Beirne was a top maxillofacial surgeon and a huge advocate of player safety in rugby.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Australia v British and Irish Lions: Garry Ringrose decision shows concussion focus - Ugo Monye
Garry Ringrose's withdrawal from the British and Irish Lions team to face Australia shows how seriously current players take concussion, says former wing Ugo Monye.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 24, 2025 at 2:05 PM
This is a wonderfully selfless act of leadership which should reverberate around rugby and all sports with concussion risk.
Probably no coincidence Ringrose’s father in law Cliff Beirne was a top maxillofacial surgeon and a huge advocate of player safety in rugby.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Probably no coincidence Ringrose’s father in law Cliff Beirne was a top maxillofacial surgeon and a huge advocate of player safety in rugby.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Hearing the RFU set to ban jackal below under 16 level soon. Smart if overdue move. Much more still needs to be done to reduce frequency and size of collisions.
July 9, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Hearing the RFU set to ban jackal below under 16 level soon. Smart if overdue move. Much more still needs to be done to reduce frequency and size of collisions.
For years (circ 2000-20012) there was a concerted attempt by paid sports medics to play down the severity of 2nd impact syndrome. Some even denied its existence. As a result, it remains poorly understood and players die unnecessarily as a result. That is some legacy.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/19/c...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/19/c...
Coroner says league player’s death after second head injury preventable
Pāpāmoa man Tere Livingstone, 32, died from a severe head injury sustained in a tackle during a game of rugby league.
www.1news.co.nz
June 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
For years (circ 2000-20012) there was a concerted attempt by paid sports medics to play down the severity of 2nd impact syndrome. Some even denied its existence. As a result, it remains poorly understood and players die unnecessarily as a result. That is some legacy.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/19/c...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/06/19/c...
Rugby seemingly still intent on eating itself by chasing growth through click bate “big hits” and emphasis on brutality. Short term marketing gimmicks trump long term strategic thinking yet again. Yawn on.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
Rugby's Premiership opts to become 'the Prem' for 2025-26 season
The Premiership will shorten its name to become 'the Prem' as part of a new brand for the 2025-26 season.
www.bbc.co.uk
June 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Rugby seemingly still intent on eating itself by chasing growth through click bate “big hits” and emphasis on brutality. Short term marketing gimmicks trump long term strategic thinking yet again. Yawn on.
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-...
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April 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Very much looking forward to speaking at @hayfestival.bsky.social with my friend and fellow concussion campaigner Alix Popham on Weds May 28.
Join us!!
Join us!!
April 30, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Very much looking forward to speaking at @hayfestival.bsky.social with my friend and fellow concussion campaigner Alix Popham on Weds May 28.
Join us!!
Join us!!
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Looking forward to being involved in this exciting event in London on Feb 12th hosted by @concussedsam.bsky.social discussing #concussion in #Sport.
Tickets : www.tickettailor.com/events/concu...
Tickets : www.tickettailor.com/events/concu...
February 2, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Looking forward to being involved in this exciting event in London on Feb 12th hosted by @concussedsam.bsky.social discussing #concussion in #Sport.
Tickets : www.tickettailor.com/events/concu...
Tickets : www.tickettailor.com/events/concu...
Said goodbye to this kind, caring, compassionate man today. The unsung voice behind @ProgressiveRug who did so much to champion the cause of rugby players around the world. You will be missed, Tom. But your legacy lives on. Swing low, old son…
December 23, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Said goodbye to this kind, caring, compassionate man today. The unsung voice behind @ProgressiveRug who did so much to champion the cause of rugby players around the world. You will be missed, Tom. But your legacy lives on. Swing low, old son…
Desperately sad news. Thoughts with Tom’s family and all who know him.
England rugby star Tom Voyce missing in Storm Darragh flood
Northumbria Police says a search is continuing where Tom Voyce's car was found near Alnwick.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 10, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Desperately sad news. Thoughts with Tom’s family and all who know him.
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There are moral and ideological cases for leaving X, of course, but you don't even need them: the old platform is just *gone* and has been for a long time nymag.com/intelligence...
December 5, 2024 at 2:22 PM
There are moral and ideological cases for leaving X, of course, but you don't even need them: the old platform is just *gone* and has been for a long time nymag.com/intelligence...
I've been calling for improved player welfare and concussion education for over a decade and I'm delighted to announce early bird tickets on sale for the Ahead of the Game event at St Paul’s School on Feb 12. Open conversation, no AI suppression guaranteed!
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November 25, 2024 at 1:16 PM
I've been calling for improved player welfare and concussion education for over a decade and I'm delighted to announce early bird tickets on sale for the Ahead of the Game event at St Paul’s School on Feb 12. Open conversation, no AI suppression guaranteed!
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There was a time when I’ve had written this article, so now I’m out of the newspaper game it’s heartening to see others writing informed and balanced copy about an incredibly tough subject. Well done Luke Baker, wherever you are on here. Top
piece.
www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
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www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
Tom Curry’s England return brings rugby’s concussion problem back under spotlight
Amid the backdrop of a brain injury lawsuit by former players against rugby’s governing bodies, Curry’s quick recovery has raised questions about an issue that could define the sport’s future
www.independent.co.uk
November 22, 2024 at 8:23 AM
There was a time when I’ve had written this article, so now I’m out of the newspaper game it’s heartening to see others writing informed and balanced copy about an incredibly tough subject. Well done Luke Baker, wherever you are on here. Top
piece.
www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
piece.
www.independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/...
Has anyone at the RFU made a public comment since Danny Care’s revelations about their coach Eddie Jones’ methods?
If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players?
Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?
If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players?
Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?
November 21, 2024 at 4:06 PM
Has anyone at the RFU made a public comment since Danny Care’s revelations about their coach Eddie Jones’ methods?
If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players?
Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?
If not, why not? Do they condone the systematic humiliation of staff and players?
Are these the rugby values they stand for or can we collectively do so much better?
The hill in Dorset where the Hovis advert was filmed (and directed by Ridley Scott btw) which you just referred to @mrjamesob.bsky.social is called Gold Hill in Shaftesbury and is now home to the most wonderful bookshop @foldedorset.bsky.social
November 21, 2024 at 12:36 PM
The hill in Dorset where the Hovis advert was filmed (and directed by Ridley Scott btw) which you just referred to @mrjamesob.bsky.social is called Gold Hill in Shaftesbury and is now home to the most wonderful bookshop @foldedorset.bsky.social
Thanks so much to all my new followers on here.
Please ask your friends to follow me if they love sport and those who play it. #playerwelfare
Please ask your friends to follow me if they love sport and those who play it. #playerwelfare
November 20, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Thanks so much to all my new followers on here.
Please ask your friends to follow me if they love sport and those who play it. #playerwelfare
Please ask your friends to follow me if they love sport and those who play it. #playerwelfare
Many of us who love rugby to its core and want to see it flourish in the future are seeking ways to depower the sport, champion player welfare and promote safer participation.
This doesn’t suit the macho narrative some wish to sell rugby on but hey, tough. That way has failed.
This doesn’t suit the macho narrative some wish to sell rugby on but hey, tough. That way has failed.
November 20, 2024 at 4:08 PM
Many of us who love rugby to its core and want to see it flourish in the future are seeking ways to depower the sport, champion player welfare and promote safer participation.
This doesn’t suit the macho narrative some wish to sell rugby on but hey, tough. That way has failed.
This doesn’t suit the macho narrative some wish to sell rugby on but hey, tough. That way has failed.
Tom Curry has been knocked unconscious twice in 7 weeks. So two demonstrable brain injuries in 49 days. He also has previous history. Yet professional rugby has construed a way for it to be ok for him to play for England this Saturday. If he was a boxer, he would be nowhere near a ring.
November 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Tom Curry has been knocked unconscious twice in 7 weeks. So two demonstrable brain injuries in 49 days. He also has previous history. Yet professional rugby has construed a way for it to be ok for him to play for England this Saturday. If he was a boxer, he would be nowhere near a ring.
Just about to read this, having watched the tv series, so much of which resonated with what I’ve observed in corporate sport’s historic efforts to control and ultimately suppress the brain injury narrative.”Exaggerate the positives, trivialise the negatives. Hammer the abuser.”
November 20, 2024 at 2:26 PM
Just about to read this, having watched the tv series, so much of which resonated with what I’ve observed in corporate sport’s historic efforts to control and ultimately suppress the brain injury narrative.”Exaggerate the positives, trivialise the negatives. Hammer the abuser.”
Looking forward to sharing some great news about my new business www.concussed.media on here very soon.
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November 19, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Looking forward to sharing some great news about my new business www.concussed.media on here very soon.
Anyone else miss the days the autumn internationals were (a) only 3 matches as per agreed international fixture schedule and (b) on Sky?
November 16, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Anyone else miss the days the autumn internationals were (a) only 3 matches as per agreed international fixture schedule and (b) on Sky?
Hearing some concerning noises about life inside Steve Borthwick’s England camp. “Eddie Jones just without the humour”, one source told me. Now that really is grim.
November 15, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Hearing some concerning noises about life inside Steve Borthwick’s England camp. “Eddie Jones just without the humour”, one source told me. Now that really is grim.
First tentative steps on here in hope of a more grown up discussion around safer participation and need for improved concussion awareness across sport. Any friends out there?
November 14, 2024 at 8:53 AM
First tentative steps on here in hope of a more grown up discussion around safer participation and need for improved concussion awareness across sport. Any friends out there?