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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 · Oct 5, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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

Irish Mirror · Oct 5, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2022