The Latest Breaking News from Steve Thompson

Rugby players to apply for class action lawsuit in legal case over brain injuries

A GLO would bring more than 200 claims together in one case, but a full hearing may not take place before the end of 2024

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

Rugby players’ brain injury battle reaches watershed moment in court

Legal action brought by 268 players faces a day of reckoning on Friday while the sport continues to wrestle with the repercussions of head trauma

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

Rugby union players’ legal action over head injuries to be heard in high court

Claim is by 234 players from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, including six women

The Guardian - UK · Nov 19, 2023

Hundreds of former rugby and football stars start £300m brain injury compensation lawsuit

The case has been brought against the sports' respective governing bodies with former stars of rugby league, rugby union and football citing a negligence towards potential brain injuries

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

Duchemin relishes national ice hockey camp at home

"It's a really great learning experience."

Newcastle Herald · Jan 20, 2023

Is it a mistake to store perfume in the bathroom? Experts respond to viral TikTok video

A fragrance influencer suggests people are at risk of damaging their scents. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK · Jan 12, 2023

Welsh coach announces he's standing down form player for weeks and people think it's outstanding

He's been in fine form and is passing his return to play protocols but the decision has been made

Wales Online · Jan 8, 2023

Paramedics: Strikes are last resort as no-one is taking us seriously

One ambulance worker described as ‘excruciating’ the pressure faced by health trusts.

The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2022

Steve Thompson interview: ‘I look at my England caps and it feels like they’re not mine - rugby must be safer’

All that Steve Thompson wants for Christmas is a quiet few days with his family — and to get his hands on the retro Commodore 64 computer games console coming his way.

Evening Standard · Dec 21, 2022

England leave out Willis and have doubt over Mako Vunipola for South Africa

England have omitted Jack Willis and have an injury doubt over Mako Vunipola for the Test against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday

The Guardian - UK · Nov 22, 2022