New Zealand now has access to a brain health screening service - lauded by a former All Black - designed to identify and support those with dementia and other cognitive issues.

All professional rugby players, no matter their age or stage, encounter brain health concerns attached to concussions or repeat head knocks.

A new online test, designed by medical experts and rolled out by World Rugby in Ireland, Australia, Wales and South Africa has now been launched in New Zealand.

NZ Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol says these tests are incredibly thorough - and these results are sent over to experts to set up potential appointments. 

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New Zealand now has access to a brain health screening service - lauded by a former All Black - designed to identify and support those with dementia and other cognitive issues.
All professional rugby players, no matter their age or stage, encounter brain health concerns attached to concussions or repeat head knocks.
A new online test, designed by medical experts and rolled out by World Rugby in Ireland, Australia, Wales and South Africa has now been launched in New Zealand.
NZ Rugby Players Association CEO Rob Nichol says these tests are incredibly thorough - and these results are sent over to experts to set up potential appointments.&nbsp;
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Rob Nichol: NZ Rugby Players Association CEO on the new brain health screening service for rugby players

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