Mouthguards that light up when a player sustains a significant head impact will be used at this year's women's Rugby World Cup, which starts next week.

The mouthguards, which use LED lights, will flash red if the impact is severe enough to potentially cause a concussion.

The referee will then stop play with the player sent off for a head injury assessment.

The mouthguards will be introduced to the men's Rugby Championship next year.

NZR's Concussion Research Scientist Janelle Romanchuk joins the show to discuss the new innovation.

Mouthguards that light up when a player sustains a significant head impact will be used at this year's women's Rugby World Cup, which starts next week.
The mouthguards, which use LED lights, will flash red if the impact is severe enough to potentially cause a concussion.
The referee will then stop play with the player sent off for a head injury assessment.
The mouthguards will be introduced to the men's Rugby Championship next year.
NZR's Concussion Research Scientist Janelle Romanchuk joins the show to discuss the new innovation.

The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector. From the farming fields to the sports fields, host Brian Kelly brings you the perfect rural morning wake-up call for kiwi farmers and sports fans nationwide. Listen to all the best bits from the Country Sport Breakfast on GOLD Sport.

The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector. From the farming fields to the sports fields, host Brian Kelly brings you the perfect rural morning wake-up call for kiwi farmers and sports fans nationwide. Listen to all the best bits from the Country Sport Breakfast on GOLD Sport.

The Country Sport Breakfast kicks off the day with all you need to know from the sports world and the agricultural sector with Brian Kelly on Gold Sport