Speaker Profile

Dr Ross Tucker is a sports scientist and high performance sports consultant, specialising in sports science strategy and injury prevention in elite and community sport. He consults to World Rugby, leading efforts to improve concussion prevention, diagnosis and management strategies. Other interests include Talent Identification and Development, the application of sports science to elite teams, and the translation of sports science to coaches, players and other stakeholders. Widely published, he has a passion for science translation and co-hosts The Real Science of Sport Podcast.