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TMO heard appearing to not review incident flagged by TV pundit Healey

The RFU will review an incident in which a possible case of foul play was ignored by officials on the bizarre grounds a TV pundit had spotted it first

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell red card overturned

Farrell was sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 win against Wales after his yellow card was upgraded to a red by the bunker review system.

The Independent UK

World Rugby urged to intervene after Owen Farrell’s red card was overturned

Farrell was sent off in Saturday’s 19-17 win against Wales after his yellow card was upgraded to a red by the bunker review system.

The Independent UK

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Owen Farrell cleared for England World Cup opener as red card overturned

In coming to its verdict, the disciplinary panel said no criticism was being made of the Bunker review system that upgraded the initial yellow card.

The Independent UK

Welsh Rugby Union warned not to make same 'bungled' mistake as English RFU over tackle changes

The Welsh Rugby Union has been urged to act more responsibly than the RFU when it comes to communication over any future lowering of the tackle height

Wales Online

Owen Farrell set to return but Progressive Rugby want longer concussion stand down period

“In line with our seven-point elite rugby requirements, we strongly believe that players require a stand down period of at least 21 days following a brain injury. With such an enviable squad to pick from, it seems an excellent opportunity to err on the side of caution”

Daily Mirror

Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of motor neurone disease

New research has found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

The Independent UK

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Rugby players are 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, research finds

A study examined health outcomes of 412 male, Scottish, former international rugby players

Wales Online

World Rugby facing seven demands to tackle brain injuries in rugby including injury-only subs and 25-game limit

The proposals come after 185 former players - around 50 of whom are Welsh - issued legal proceedings against the sport's governing bodies

Wales Online

Rugby union warned ‘radical action’ must be taken to counter brain disease

‘Delay is no longer an option,’ said Progressive Rugby, a pressure group which has claimed the reputation of the sport is being ‘damaged beyond repair’

The Guardian - UK

Tonight's rugby news as son in tears over Wales international's diagnosis and World Cup opponents to be decided

Here are the latest rugby stories from Wales and beyond today

Wales Online

Lobby group finalises list of player welfare requirements to World Rugby

Proceedings are set to be issued at court

The Independent UK

Campaign group release strongly-worded statement calling for players to miss matches following Ryan Jones dementia news

Lobby group Progressive Rugby spelt out the message following the awful news former Wales Grand Slam captain Ryan Jones has been diagnosed with dementia aged 41

Wales Online

Ryan Jones ‘won’t be the last’ high-profile rugby player to reveal dementia diagnosis, campaign group warns

The former Wales captain made an emotional admission on Saturday

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The Independent UK

Campaign group calls for changes in wake of Ryan Jones’ dementia diagnosis

Former Wales captain made an emotional admission on Saturday.

The Independent UK

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton ‘fine’ for second Test against New Zealand

The influential fly-half failed an on-pitch head injury assessment during the first half of last weekend’s 42-19 first-Test defeat by the All Blacks.

AFP

World Rugby defend head-injury test as row rages over Sexton return

London (AFP) - World Rugby has defended its Head Injury Assessment procedure against "irresponsible" remote diagnosis following a row over the selection of Ireland captain Johnny Sexton for this weekend's second Test against New Zealand.

Wales Online

Tonight's rugby news as Dan Biggar disagrees with Edwards and World Rugby issue statement amid Sexton furore

The latest rugby news stories from Wales and beyond ahead of this weekend's action

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The Guardian - UK

Ireland selection of Sexton deemed a ‘failing’ of concussion protocols

Progressive Rugby, the lobby group for improved treatment of brain injuries in the sport, has condemned the selection of Johnny Sexton for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand

The Independent UK

Johnny Sexton’s Ireland selection raises concern with safety campaigners

The fly-half has been cleared to play after failing an on-pitch assessment in the first Test.

AFP

Mistake made in treatment of concussed Ireland prop: NZ Rugby

Auckland (AFP) - New Zealand Rugby on Friday conceded medical staff made a mistake by allowing Jeremy Loughman to play on in a tour match against the Maori All Blacks, despite the Ireland prop displaying clear concussion symptoms.

Wales Online

'Shameful' incident in Ireland v Maori All Blacks game sparks outrage

Campaigners have slammed the decision to allow Ireland's Jeremy Loughman to return to the field of play after he seemed to suffer a heavy head injury

AFP

Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussion

Paris (AFP) - Elite rugby players will face an increased minimum period of 12 days on the sidelines under toughened concussion protocols announced by World Rugby on Tuesday.

AFP

Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussions

Paris (AFP) - Elite rugby players will face an increased minimum period of 12 days on the sidelines under toughened concussion protocols announced by World Rugby on Tuesday.

Wales Online

Rugby viewers and TV commentators outraged amid alarming scenes in European final after 'dirty cheap shot'

The final quarter of Lyon's European Challenge Cup final win against Toulon saw Eben Etzebeth's hit on Davit Niniashvili come in for heavy criticism

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