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'Utterly appalling' autumn international incident sparks outrage in rugby world

The commentary team suggested he was lucky to escape red

Wales Online

Steve Thompson’s film should make rugby sit up and listen. But will it?

Drake Foundation hopes World Cup winner’s film leads to a much-needed reduction in the cumulative intensity of impacts

The Guardian - UK

Today's rugby news as Josh Adams devastated and World Cup winner wishes he'd never played the sport

The latest rugby stories from Wales and the wider world

Wales Online

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Rugby World Cup winner Thompson says dementia makes him feel 'phoney'

London (AFP) - Former England rugby star Steve Thompson says he feels like a "phoney" because he cannot remember being part of the 2003 World Cup-winning team, two years after being diagnosed with early onset dementia.

AFP

Joe Marler insists rugby “making progress” on concussion after he briefly forgot kids

Rugby has come under scrutiny in recent times after a number of players launched a legal battle as they battle brain injuries, including England World Cup winner Steve Thompson

Daily Mirror

England rugby legend admits to hiding World Cup medal because he can't remember final

World Cup star Steve Thompson feels a 'phony' as he doesn't remember the 2003 glory or celebrations at Buckingham Palace and says all his trophies are not worth the damage caused

Daily Mirror

Steve Thompson's early dementia symptoms as rugby ace says success 'wasn't worth it'

Early onset dementia is caused by genetic mutations that run in families, but the disease may also be more pronounced by lifestyle factors, including athletes who have taken many traumatic injuries over their careers

Daily Mirror

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TV tonight: the ups and downs of marriage in The A Word spin-off

Ralph & Katie follows the newlyweds who both have Down’s syndrome. Plus, Steve Thompson on Rugby, Dementia and Me. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Almost half of 180 ex-rugby players believe they have long-term brain problem

England World Cup winner Steve Thompson is among the players leading a legal case against rugby bosses over the long-term brain injuries sustained during their playing days

Daily Mirror

Valor Games: where veterans compete and connect

The three-day sporting competition, organized locally by the Chicago Park District, is for disabled veterans and wounded, ill or injured service members. It wrapped up Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

International efforts needed to understand sport's dementia risk: report

London (AFP) - Coordinated international research is vital to boost understanding of the link between brain injuries in people playing sport and the development of dementia, a report said on Tuesday.

AFP

England rugby international says legal action over brain damage is not the right way to go

England World Cup final winger Mark Cueto believes the matter needs to be kept out of the courts

Wales Online

Ex-Wales star emotionally reveals nine-year-old son accidentally discovered his dementia

Former Welsh rugby star Lenny Woodard was diagnosed a year ago amid a number of former pro players launching a lawsuit against RFU and World Rugby following their diagnosis of brain damage

Daily Mirror

Lobby group finalises list of player welfare requirements to World Rugby

Proceedings are set to be issued at court

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Evening Standard

Former rugby players launch legal action against sport’s governing bodies over brain injuries

A group of more than 185 former rugby players are taking the game's ruling bodies to court for negligence in protecting them against head injuries.

Daily Mirror

Former stars launch lawsuit against RFU and World Rugby after brain damage diagnoses

Former professional and semi-pro rugby stars have are set to launch a lawsuit against RFU and World Rugby following their heartbreaking diagnosis of brain damage

AFP

Former rugby union players set to sue authorities over head injuries

London (AFP) - A case involving several former rugby union players diagnosed with early onset dementia and other irreversible neurological conditions now appears destined for the courts.

The Independent UK

Players with early-onset dementia to issue proceedings against rugby authorities

The law firm representing the group says this is the largest ‘class action’ ever launched outside the United States.

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The Independent UK

Alzheimer’s Society link key to helping former rugby players with dementia – RPA

The Rugby Players’ Association is one of four professional sports organisations to have set up a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society.

Daily Mirror

Mike Tindall shares brain damage fear after rugby pal Steve Thompson's early dementia

Mike Tindall appeared alongside Vernon Kay, Johannes Radebe and Roman Kemp to host the all-male version of Loose Women, dubbed Loose Men, on Thursday

The Independent UK

Fans feel enough is being done on concussion despite views of academics

Football’s concussion protocols have been described as a shambles by Professor Willie Stewart.

Daily Mirror

England World Cup winner Ben Kay predicts rugby won't be played in 50 years' time

World Cup winner Ben Kay has shared his concerns over brain injuries among rugby players, warning the sport "might not be here in 50 years time"

Wales Online

England rugby hero placed on suicide watch as he gives tragic interview

Steve Thompson has spoken openly and frankly about how parts of his life are disappearing

The Independent UK

World Cup winner Steve Thompson reveals he was put on suicide watch amid dementia battle

The 43-year-old was diagnosed with early-onset dementia in November 2020

Wales Online

The sad and frightening story from England World Cup winner that underlines the magnitude of rugby's biggest problem

Steve Thompson has written a candid book

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