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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jim van Wijk

Stevie Ward: Rugby does not need to change DNA in bid to improve player welfare

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Rugby League should not have to change its DNA to make sure players are properly safeguarded from concussion, according to former Leeds Rhinos captain Stevie Ward who was forced to retire because of his own head injuries.

The former loose forward, a two-time Grand Final winner with the Rhinos, took the difficult decision to walk away from the professional game at the age of 27 due to concussions he suffered during early 2020.

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