In concussion, observation is not a measurement, nor is it a treatment.
QED HIA brings immediate neuro-trauma assessment to rugby league at every level — from NRL and Super League to grassroots clubs. RLIF, NRL, and RFL protocols upgraded, not replaced.
Rugby league is one of the most physically demanding collision sports in the world. Forwards absorb 30–50 tackles per game, with repeated sub-concussive impacts accumulating across an 80-minute match. Yet the NRL, Super League, and RLIF all rely on observation-based HIA frameworks with no pitch-side measurement, no active intervention, and no longitudinal player data.
"Rugby league players deserve the same standard of neuro-trauma management as any elite athlete. QED HIA delivers that standard — without changing a single step of the existing protocol."
— Ken Little, COO QED HIA / ABTGlobal
Every rugby league player establishes a personal cognitive baseline before kick-off. Reaction time, decision latency, visual tracking — measured against the individual's own standard, not a population average. Critical in a sport where repeated tackle impacts accumulate across 80 minutes.
QED maps physiological asymmetry and pre-injury stress markers across the body. Rugby league's high-frequency tackle load creates cumulative neurological stress — detected before symptoms appear and before the player is removed.
GBP (Galvanic Brain Potential) maps each player's unique stress-response and cognitive collapse pathways — essential in a sport where forwards absorb 30–50 tackles per game and decision-making under fatigue is a welfare risk.
When a player is assessed pitch-side, QED delivers immediate AcuScope microcurrent neuro intervention — not the current standard of observation and bench rest. The first active intervention capability in any rugby league HIA framework.
Return-to-play is validated against the player's own pre-game baseline — not a generic graduated return-to-training protocol. Every step measured, documented, and defensible. The Digital Brain Passport records the complete recovery arc.
The complete QED HIA pathway — for every rugby league player, every game, every season.
| Governing Body | Existing Protocol | Region | QED HIA Adds | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLIF | RLIF Concussion Guidelines | International | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | Pilot Ready |
| NRL (Australia) | NRL Head Injury Assessment | Australia | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | Pilot Ready |
| Super League (UK) | RFL Concussion Protocol | United Kingdom | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | Pilot Ready |
| Rugby League World Cup | RLWC Medical Framework | International | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
| NSWRL / QRL | State League Medical Protocol | Australia (State) | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
| RFL Championship | RFL Concussion Protocol | United Kingdom | Neuro Benchmark + Body Mapping + Pitch-Side Intervention + Digital Brain Passport | In Development |
Contact Ken Little to arrange a demonstration for your club, state league, national federation, or governing body. QED HIA integrates with your existing medical team — no replacement, just a measurable upgrade.