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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 · Oct 5, 2022

‘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 · 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

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 · 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

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

The latest rugby headlines and news bulletins from Wales and beyond

Wales Online · Oct 5, 2022

Women's players unsure of pay for RLWC

Australia's women are yet to learn what they will be paid to play in the Rugby League World Cup, despite entering their final weeks of preparation for the tour.

AAP · Oct 5, 2022

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 · Oct 5, 2022

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’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 4, 2022