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The Latest Breaking News from Ed Slater

Rugby codes unite in fight against motor neurone disease

The 745 Game honours the late Rob Burrow and Doddie Weir as well as Ed Slater, who was diagnosed in 2022

The Guardian - UK

Rugby codes cast aside historic differences in hybrid game to aid MND research

The ‘745 Game’ ended in a 33-21 victory for the league side in a tight and spirited affair.

The Independent UK

Luke Gale keen to finally partner Danny McGuire at Headingley in 745 Game

Gale forged a career at Harlequins, Bradford and Castleford before briefly returning to Leeds and finishing his playing days at Wakefield.

The Independent UK

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‘I couldn’t be bullied’: Danny Cipriani joins criticism of Eddie Jones’s style

Danny Cipriani has said he felt Eddie Jones refused to select him at Test level because he ‘couldn’t be bullied’ by the former England coach

The Guardian - UK

Danny Cipriani says Eddie Jones ‘not someone that I’d want to lead my country’

Danny Care described a toxic environment akin to a “dictatorship” during Jones’ England tenure in his recent autobiography.

The Independent UK

Rugby stars to clash in cross-code match devised by Rob Burrow and Ed Slater to raise funds for MND

The unique encounter will take place at Headingley on 17 November

The Independent UK

Tonight's rugby news as World Cup favourites name squad and ex-Wales forward signs deal at English third tier club

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Abi Burton: 'I cried watching Kevin carry Rob - I hope I embody some of that fight'

Last year she was sectioned and placed in an induced coma for 25 days, now the Olympic rugby sevens star is raising awareness of autoimmune encephalitis

Daily Mirror

Wigglesworth wins first game as Leicester boss

London (AFP) - Richard Wigglesworth's first game in charge of Leicester saw the reigning champions enjoy a convincing 28-13 victory over Gloucester in the English Premiership on Saturday as they became the inaugural winners of the Slater Cup.

AFP

Billy Twelvetrees on feeling helpless yet longing to do more for MND battler Ed Slater

“When the news came out it really hit our group, especially the senior players who have known him for years. Ed said to us all he wants is for it to stay as normal as it can be between us. To crack on. To keep giving him s**t. So that’s…

Daily Mirror

Leeds Rhinos great Kevin Sinfield reveals latest marathon challenge for Rob Burrow and MND

Sinfield will finish his challenge at Old Trafford during half-time of the Rugby League World Cup final

Leeds Live

Owen Farrell has birthday to remember with late winner for never-say-die Saracens

Saracens 41-39 Gloucester: Five-time Premiership champions stage improbable comeback to win on day they opened new West Stand at StoneX Stadium

Daily Mirror

Today's rugby news as new signing insists he's come here to play for Wales and Josh Adams weighs in on Worcester crisis

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Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Welsh teams cut ticket prices amid cost of living crisis and new Wales kicking coach is 'excellent'

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The Independent UK

Ed Slater overwhelmed by support following motor neurone disease diagnosis

A six-figure sum has been raised for former Gloucester and Leicester player.

Daily Mirror

Ex-rugby star Ed Slater opens up on his kids' reaction to motor neurone disease diagnosis

Ed Slater was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in July, and the former Nottingham, Leicester Tigers and Gloucester lock retired with immediate effect upon learning of the devastating news

The Independent UK

Ed Slater ‘taking each day as it comes’ after MND diagnosis

The 34-year-old announced his retirement from rugby last month after receiving the news following months of tests

The Independent UK

Ed Slater trying to stay positive by living in the present after MND diagnosis

The 34-year-old announced his retirement from rugby last month.

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Wales Online

Today's rugby news as All Blacks announcement imminent and English star explains devastating diagnosis

Here are your rugby morning headlines for Monday, 8 August

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as new evidence rocks game and 'next All Blacks boss' names Welshman in dream coaching team

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Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Wales facing 'falsest of dawns' in stark wake-up call after win in South Africa

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Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Gatland pays tribute to Wales star and Ed Slater issues statement after devastating diagnosis

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Daily Mirror

Ed Slater thanks fans in emotional message after being given motor neurone disease diagnosis

On Thursday, Gloucester rugby revealed the heartbreaking news that forward Ed Slater would be retiring with immediate effect having been diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Daily Record

Motor neurone disease symptoms as rugby star Ed Slater diagnosed with condition

The condition is rare, only effecting around two in every 100,000 people in the UK each year.

The Independent UK

Ed Slater says he ‘will meet this challenge head-on’ after MND diagnosis

Second-row forward was diagnosed after six months of testing.

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