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AI and smart mouthguards: the new frontline in fight against brain injuries

Tech wizardry is helping to reduce head impacts and drive equipment innovation in rugby, boxing and the NFL

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby insists more opportunity for tier-two nations is priority for future

World Rugby has insisted providing developing nations with higher-level matches more frequently is at the ‘top of our agenda’

The Guardian - UK

World Rugby keen to introduce hi-tech mouthguards at all levels of the game

Devices to measure G-force of head impacts will be used in elite rugby first but aim is for them to filter down to junior and community levels

The Guardian - UK

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World Rugby to adopt ‘gamechanging’ G-force tech to flag major head impacts

Real-time data will see players removed from the pitch if collision forces exceed a certain level even if they are not showing signs of a brain injury

The Guardian - UK

Owen Farrell violates ‘shot clock’ with England trailing Samoa: ‘That’s unbelievable’

Farrell scored his kick but England did not get the three points after taking longer than 60 seconds

The Independent UK

‘Set up to fail’: Cards still stacked against smaller nations at Rugby World Cup

Barring spirited performances from the likes of Portugal or Uruguay, the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France has once again exposed the chasm between the sport’s haves and have-nots, highlighting the need for a concerted effort to help emerging nations raise their game, particularly in Africa.

France 24

World Rugby to reject plate competition for emerging nations at World Cups

World Rugby is set to reject the idea of emerging nations competing in a ‘plate’ competition running alongside the main event at future World Cups

The Guardian - UK

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Say your prayers - Scotland need a miracle vs Ireland

Scotland go there on a wing and a prayer, thanks to the idiotic people at World Rugby who drew up the seedings based on the world rankings in…

The National (Scotland)

Jamie George and Maro Itoje lead calls for England to tour Samoa ahead of Rugby World Cup clash

Revamped rugby calendar could give opportunity for trips to Pacfic Islands

Evening Standard

Flying Fiji break new ground but World Cup is set up for smaller nations to fail

So-called tier-two teams are at every disadvantage, from pool fixtures to a lack of quality warm-ups: World Rugby has to act

The Guardian - UK

Ben Lam red card: Why was Samoa star sent off against Japan at Rugby World Cup?

Head collisions and player safety continues to dominate the headlines at the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend calls on his Scotland stand-ins to seize chance in Romania clash

The head coach has made 13 changes to his starting XV for the must-win match against the Pool B minnows in Lille this weekend.

The Independent UK

Rugby World Cup: Why England matches hit by empty seats as frustration mounts

While the action has been stellar on the pitch, logistical problems are putting a dampener on the tournament in France

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup: Red card rules explained

Head collisions and player safety dominated the early headlines at the Rugby World Cup

The Independent UK

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The Guardian - UK

Antoine Dupont may return to World Cup action in protective face mask

France are eager to have their scrum-half back in action but World Rugby regulations could cause complications for the scrum-half

The Guardian - UK

Finn Russell helps Scotland overcome physical Tonga in bonus-point win

Scotland kept their quarter-final hopes alive by beating Tonga 45-17, with seven tries, as the Pacific Islanders picked up a late red card

The Independent UK

South Africa explain use of traffic light signals during Ireland game

Springbok coaches held up different coloured lights to send messages during the Rugby World Cup fixture in Paris

The Independent UK

Billy Vunipola reveals what he learned at ‘tackle school’ after red card

The number eight had his ban reduced by a week after attending World Rugby’s coaching intervention programme with Kevin Sinfield

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Evening Standard

Billy Vunipola enjoys ‘sucking eggs’ at tackle school thanks to Kevin Sinfield masterclass

Billy Vunipola has vowed to heed the lessons of tackle school to kick-start his Rugby World Cup campaign with England.

The Guardian - UK

Farrell’s Ireland gear up to meet South Africa’s might in heavyweight contest

Springboks’ nuke squad has dominated the pre-match agenda with size of challenge impossible to duck for Ireland, with the world No 1 ranking at stake

The Independent UK

This has been a breakthrough Rugby World Cup for the ‘minnows’, but the future is uncertain

An expanded World Cup in four years’ time is a possibility, although there are other challenges on the horizon for rugby’s emerging nations

The National (Scotland)

Ritchie Gray insists Scotland are focused ahead of Tonga clash

The 34-year-old is wary of the opposition.

The Guardian - UK

Japan aim to conjure spirit of 2019 and build on rugby legacy against England

Brave Blossoms have been inspirational in the past two World Cups but are still working to grow the sport’s popularity

The Independent UK

On this day in 2019: Wales assistant coach Rob Howley sent home from World Cup

Following an investigation, Howley was banned from all involvement in rugby for 18 months, nine of which were suspended.

The Independent UK

Ethan De Groot red card: Why was All Blacks star sent off at Rugby World Cup?

Head collisions and player safety continues to dominate the headlines at the Rugby World Cup

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