Research suggests female athletes suffer a higher rate of concussion, accompanied by a wider range of more severe and prolonged symptoms compared to their male counterparts.
An international study on concussion in sportswomen has been announced by the company that developed a concussion test for adult males based on research led by Dr Valentina Di Pietro and Professor Tony Belli at the University of . Research suggests that female athletes suffer a higher rate of concussion, which may be accompanied by a wider range of more severe and prolonged symptoms compared to their male counterparts. Emerging biotech company Marker Diagnostics was founded in 2016 and has already developed a CE-certified concussion test for adult males following the ground-breaking research from the University of . With a research base at the University’s bio-incubator the BioHub , the company is now continuing the work that was led by Dr Di Pietro and Professor Belli from the University’s Institute of Inflammation and Ageing.
Concussion can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in settings such as grass roots sports where evaluation by a specialist clinician is not possible. Consequently, some concussions may go undiagnosed. A non-invasive and accurate diagnostic test using saliva is a real game changer and will provide an invaluable tool to help doctors diagnose concussions more consistently and accurately.Dr Valentina Di Pietro, Institute of Inflammation and Ageing, the University of
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Following successful data collection during last year’s delayed 2021 Women’s World Cup and the Farah Palmer Cup in New Zealand, the comprehensive research programme will involve data collection from elite and community level rugby players, to support the extension of Marker’s current test approval to all levels of the female game. Testing and data collection is already underway with several partnerships including the Allianz Premier 15s and the recent TikTok Women’s Six Nations. More international partnerships are anticipated, making this the most comprehensive programme of female-focused research to date. The research is based on the analysis of small non-coding RNA (sncRNA) biomarkers in the saliva from a quick, easy and non-invasive mouth swab. Following a concussive event, a cascade of chemical processes occurs in the brain, altering biomarker profiles. Marker will analyse these changes to provide doctors with an accurate biological tool to diagnose concussions. Without an objective test, concussion has been challenging to diagnose with doctors currently relying on a series of subjective tests to make their diagnoses. Marker has been undertaking focused research amongst female athletes for several years, with the aim of developing a specific and objective biological tool to improve diagnosis and outcomes. Dr Di Pietro said: “Concussion can be difficult to diagnose, particularly in settings such as grass roots sports where evaluation by a specialist clinician is not possible. Consequently, some concussions may go undiagnosed. A non-invasive and accurate diagnostic test using saliva is a real game changer and will provide an invaluable tool to help doctors diagnose concussions more consistently and accurately.” David Cohen, Chairman of Marker, said: “As seen in the huge crowd at the final game of the TikTok Women’s Six Nations, it is fortuitous that the phenomenal growth in Women’s rugby is occurring as we are extending our concussion diagnostic to female athletes”. “It is critical to provide specific and accurate biological concussion diagnosis and safe return to play for women. The test can then be used to objectively support enhanced player welfare practices focussed on brain health across at all levels of female sport. The relationship with the University of and our international collaborations with the RFU, NZR and TikTok Women’s Six Nations is rapidly moving us closer to providing female players with an accurate and objective concussion test.” Dr Veemal Bhowruth from University of Enterprise, said: “With the higher rate of concussion with women athletes, and the growth in the women’s game, this study is both timely and much needed, to help ensure the welfare of athletes at all levels.”
For further information contact Ruth Ashton, University of Enterprise, email: r.c.ashton@bham.ac.uk The University of is ranked amongst the world’s top 100 institutions. Its work brings people from across the world to , including researchers, teachers and more than 8, 000 international students from over 150 countries. University of Enterprise helps students and researchers turn their ideas into new services, products and enterprises that meet real-world needs. We also provide incubation and bio-incubation at the Research Park, support innovators and entrepreneurs with mentoring, advice and training, and manage the University’s Academic Consultancy Service. Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter. The research is funded and supported by Marker and World Rugby.By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.
In its sixth season, the NRL Telstra Women’s Premiership has expanded for 2023 – more teams, games, players and skill than ever before, and you’ll be able to watch every gameduring prime time on free-to-air TV. Six of the 10 teams in the NRLW Premiership are from NSW, so Sydneysiders –if you haven’t already, it’s time to get around the biggest national women’s sporting league our state has ever seen.
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Time Out Sydney editor Alice Ellis is a big women’s sports fan. As well as having previously led the Women in Sport Awards back in her role as deputy editor of Women’s Health magazine, she has also worked at the NRL, for NRL Touch Football, back when the NRL Women’s competition first launched. With 17 games of the NRLW being held all around Sydney, she’s keen to encourage her Time Out audience to get behind these athletes during this bumper season, so she’s put together this explainer –find out how to watch and everything else you need to know to follow along.
For 2023, the number of teams in the NRLW competition has increased from six to 10. The Wests Tigers, Cronulla Sutherland Sharks, Canberra Raiders and North Queensland Cowboys have now joined the existing teams –the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels, St George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights, Brisbane Broncos and Gold Coast Titans – in the comp.
The biggest NRLW Premiership ever will feature nine regular-season rounds before the semi-finals and Grand Final. And, for the first time, matches will be played in prime time, with every match being broadcast free-to-air on TV (the Nine Network) nationally.
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The teams have also spent more time in pre-season training, and there’s a bigger payment pool for players this year, with the salary cap per club rising significantly.
The NRLW 2023 season kicks off on Saturday, July 22, and runs for nine rounds, followed by semi-finals. You can view dates of all games in the NRLW draw here .
Round 2 is Harvey Norman Women in League Round, which includes a bumper NRLW double-header at Belmore Sports Ground on Sunday, July 30, featuring the Tigers, Sharks, Knights and Cowboys (get tickets here ).
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The nine regular rounds and semis will take us through to the NRLW Grand Final 2023, which will be played on Sunday, October 1, on the same day as the men’s NRL Grand Final, at Accor Stadium . Tickets for the 2023 NRLW Grand Final are on sale now.
(The two-game Women’s State of Origin 2023 series has already happened, in June – and although each side won a game each, Queensland emerged victorious over NSW with an aggregate score of 32-28.)
Games will be held at CommBank Stadium in Parramatta, Allianz Stadium , the Sydney Cricket Ground , Belmore Sports Ground, Shark Park in Woolooware, Netstrata Jubilee Stadium in Kogarah, Campbelltown Sports Stadium, and the Grand Final will be held at Accor Stadium ahead of the men’s NRL game. There will also be games held near Sydney, in towns including Wollongong and Gosford. You can check out the full NRLW 2023 draw here .
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You can watch every match of the NRLW 2023 season free to air on the Nine Network, as well as on Fox Sports and Kayo. If you miss a game, you can watch it on catch-up via Kayo.
The 2023 NRLW Grand Final will be combined with the men's NRL Grand Final on Sunday, October 1, at Accor Stadium in Sydney. Tickets are on sale now.
Six of the 10 teams in the NRLW Premiership are from NSW (and another is from down the road in Canberra), so Sydney and NSW people have plenty of options when it comes to who to support:
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Cronulla Sutherland Sharks: When it comes to new teams to watch, the Sharks have secured some star talent and seasoned pros, including Olympic gold medallist and Jillaroos World Cup winner Emma Tonegato, longtime NRLW and Touch Football star Maddie Studdon, kick-arse halfback Tayla Preston, and former Australian Rugby 7s representative Tiana Penitani – which already stands them in good stead in their first year of the comp.
Newcastle Knights: They won the NRLW 2022 Grand Final, capping off an incredible climb from finishing bottom of the ladder in the previous year. This year they’ve lost three-time Premiership winner Millie Boyle (see below) to the Roosters, but they've still
