Should heading be BANNED from women’s football?

Should heading be BANNED from women’s football? Study claims they have weaker necks and worse visual awareness than men – making them more prone to concussions

  • Weaker necks may explain why women are more at risk of concussion than men
  • Researchers from New Zealand sought to explain the higher risk in sportswomen
  • They found women have longer and thinner necks, making it harder to brace
  • ‘Sex-specific rule changes’ should be brought in place, the researchers said