Fury as Northampton avoid sanction over George North concussion

No penalty for club despite wrongly allowing winger to continue playing after head injury

Northampton Saints
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Rugby's attitude towards concussion is back in the spotlight with the decision not to punish Northampton Saints for allowing George North to play after an injury.

The winger appeared to be knocked unconscious after falling on his neck during a game against Leicester earlier this month, but was allowed to play on by the pitchside medical team.

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