Rugby Teacher Faces Misconduct Hearing for Head Injury Mishandling

0:00On April 21st, a rugby teacher in Wales named Larry Mayor Williams is in hot water at a fitness to practice hearing for mishandling potential head injuries during girls' rugby games at Land Overry College. She's accused of nine counts of misconduct, like letting players stay on after head clashes, ignoring Welsh rugby union concussion rules. She started there in September 2023, got suspended, and then resigned. One key claim came from a pupil who said, Williams told the team captain, quote, captains do not come off after an opposition player stomped on her. Head during a match. The captain was described as the best player and wasn't hysterics, but Williams pushed her to keep playing. This happened on a residential trip in March 2024. Pupils called Williams unprofessional for focusing on try scores over injured kids, though one admitted holding a grudge after not getting picked for. A big game at principality stadium, but the head of girls sport defended her, saying Williams was professional, followed protocols, and there were no actual head injuries.

1:06Just one kid, winded. The school launched a full investigation after five pupils showed up with headaches and tiredness the day after the trip. Welfare staff said they assessed everyone rigorously, found no concussions, and noted the team was singing happily on the bus ride home. Colleagues stressed their rule if in doubt, sit it out. The panel and Cardiff heard all this, with video evidence of the upbeat bus vibes and Williams denies everything. Hearing picks back up Wednesday, so we'll see if she clears her name or faces real consequences in this rugby powerhouse school.