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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

‘Ready for the Olympics but not rugby’ - Injury latest on Bristol Bears star Siva Naulago

The winger has not played since April

Bristol Post

'Best drop goal in rugby history' stuns commentators and over 1 million viewers

It is arguably the best drop goal ever recorded on live TV

Wales Online

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Worcester’s demise is English rugby’s ‘darkest day’, Steve Diamond says

Part of the Premiership club has been wound up in the High Court

The Independent UK

Demise of Worcester is English rugby’s ‘darkest day’, says Steve Diamond

Part of the Premiership club has been wound up in the High Court

The Independent UK

England international slams prospect of 'bang average' Welsh sides joining English Premiership

There has been speculation about two Welsh sides jumping leagues, but Andy Goode feels it would lower standard of English Prem

Wales Online

Bath Rugby's brutal back and wounded Bristol Bears: West Country Premiership Team of the Week

The selection for Week 4's round of fixtures features representatives from Bristol Bears, Bath Rugby and Exeter Chiefs

Bristol Post

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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

‘Like the Titanic’: Diamond dismayed as ruling terminates Worcester contracts

Worcester Warriors players and staff have had their contracts terminated after the company that held those contracts – WRFC Players Ltd – was liquidated in the high court

The Guardian - UK

Injured Bristol Bears star gets Autumn international call-up in allegiance switch

Steven Luatua is set for a return to the international stage after a five year absence

Bristol Post

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

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

South Africa legend pinpoints priority for under-performing Welsh teams amid 'worrying' trend

The 2007 World Cup winner reveals he has spoken to one of Wales' coaching staff about the problems facing the Welsh game

Wales Online

Rugby authorities told to cut game time as study finds risk of MND is 15 times higher

Rugby officials have been called upon to cut back on competitive games after research found elite rugby players had a risk of developing motor neurone disease that was 15 times higher than the general population.

Evening Standard

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Irish Mirror

It's back into the goldfish bowl for Mike Prendergast as Munster look for new identity

The former Reds scrum-half enjoyed anonymity in Paris with Racing but it's a different story at home in Limerick as the province struggle to find their feet under much-changed management

The Independent UK

Rugby chiefs urged to end contact training to reduce motor neurone disease risk

A study led by the University of Glasgow looked at former Scotland internationals.

The Independent UK

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

Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Warren Gatland gets new job and world bosses told to cut games

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Kangaroos not fussed by RLWC defectors

Australia's players claim they remain in the best position to defend their World Cup crown despite a State of Origin-calibre 17 opting to play elsewhere.

The Guardian - UK

Rugby urged to cut matches as study finds players’ risk of MND is 15 times higher

The study also found increased risks of dementia and Parkinson’s disease as consultant said contact training during the week ‘should be a thing of the past’

ABC News

Study finds ex-rugby internationals' risk of neurodegenerative diseases is between two and 15 times higher than the public's

Researchers call for action to reduce the risks of head impact and traumatic brain injury in all sports, as a new study finds former men's rugby internationals have more than double the risk of neurodegenerative disease, with players' risk of motor neurone disease 15 times that of the general population.

The Independent UK

Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of MND

Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players.

The National (Scotland)

Warriors coach Nigel Carolan saw plenty of positives in Ospreys loss

GLASGOW WARRIORS attack coach Nigel Carolan believes that there were signs of progress in the team’s performance when losing 32-17 to the Ospreys…

Irish Mirror

Simon Easterby names completely changed Emerging Ireland XV for Pumas clash

The coach has shuffled the pack big time.

Wales Online

WRU chief's salary and 2024 plan for Principality Stadium roof walk emerge in latest accounts

The Welsh Rugby Union accounts have been published

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