Upcoming Events
Ahead of the Game - Tackling the Future of Sport (West Country)
Venue: Clayesmore School, Iwerne Minster
Date: 30th April 2025 - 6.15 - 9.30pm
Join award-winning author Sam Peters and former England Head Coach Brian Ashton, along with an expert line up of speakers, exploring the future of sport in schools.
Sam Peters, the journalist and author of Concussed - Sport’s Uncomfortable Truth, will host an evening of panel discussions promoting safer participation in sport.
Speakers include: Brian Ashton, Ben Pegna, Tim Stimpson and Dr Ruth Allan
With thanks to our partners, Clayesmore School.
Past Events
Ahead of the Game - Tackling the Future of Sport (London)
Venue: St Paul’s School London
Date: 12th February 2025, 6:15-10pm
Hosted by award-winning author Sam Peters and renowned sports writer, author and journalist Alison Kervin OBE, along with an expert line up of speakers, exploring the future of sport in schools.
On February 12th, 2025, Peters, the journalist and former captain of both St Paul’s School First XV and First XI, hosted an evening of panel discussions promoting safer participation in sport.
Speakers include: Alison Kervin OBE, Dr Lisa Ryan, Nick Greenhalgh, David Bartlett.
With thanks to our partners, St Paul’s School, Luca Health, Your Brain Health and Head for Change.
Concussed London Event
Hosted by world-renowned investigative journalist, author and concussion campaigner Sam Peters, this event featured a panel discussion with England's World Cup winning hooker Steve Thompson MBE, former Welsh international and TV pundit, Philippa Tuttiett and world-leading brain injury expert Professor Willie Stewart. There will also be a special guest appearance from two-time Olivier-winning actor, playwright and passionate sports lover Rory Kinnear.
With thanks to our partners, Paddington Central, Powder Monkey Brewing and Headway.
Click here to view photos of the event.
Official Book Launch Event
Taking place at The Stalls Cafe in Tisbury on 28th September, 75 guests joined renowned author and former rugby union journalist Sam Peters in conversation with England's World Cup winning hooker Steve Thompson and Grand Slam winning ex-Wales and Bath No 8 Alix Popham.
We are proud to have hosted this event in partnership with two charities - Head Safe Football and Head for Change. 10% of event profits will be split equally between the two charities. Nick Gates, Director of Head Safe Football was also in attendance to talk about the new charity’s mission.
Click here to read a review of the launch event on ruck.co.uk
Click here to view photos of the event.
Concussed - London
Get your tickets now for our London event, featuring a panel hosted by Sam Peters with world cup winner Steve Thompson MBE, Welsh International Philippa Tuttiett, world-leading brain injury expert Prof. Willie Stewart and actor Rory Kinnear.
Book signing and meet the author
Join Sam Peters and former England hooker and World Cup winner Steve Thompson as they discuss one of the most pressing issues in sports; concussion.
Official book launch
Join us to hear a panel of rugby players and experts discuss the definitive account of sport's concussion crisis, how its 'dirty secret' was finally made public and what rugby union must now do to save itself. Guest speakers include Steve Thompson, Sam Peters and Alix Popham. Event hosted in partnership with Head Safe Football and Head for Change and 10% of profits will be shared between these two charities.