Lobby group finalises list of player welfare requirements to World Rugby Proceedings are set to be issued at court The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2022
Former rugby players launch legal action against sport’s governing bodies over brain injuries A group of more than 185 former rugby players are taking the game's ruling bodies to court for negligence in protecting them against head injuries. Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2022
Former stars launch lawsuit against RFU and World Rugby after brain damage diagnoses Former professional and semi-pro rugby stars have are set to launch a lawsuit against RFU and World Rugby following their heartbreaking diagnosis of brain damage Daily Mirror · Jul 25, 2022
Players with early-onset dementia to issue proceedings against rugby authorities The law firm representing the group says this is the largest ‘class action’ ever launched outside the United States. The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2022
Alzheimer’s Society link key to helping former rugby players with dementia – RPA The Rugby Players’ Association is one of four professional sports organisations to have set up a partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society. The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022
Mike Tindall shares brain damage fear after rugby pal Steve Thompson's early dementia Mike Tindall appeared alongside Vernon Kay, Johannes Radebe and Roman Kemp to host the all-male version of Loose Women, dubbed Loose Men, on Thursday Daily Mirror · May 12, 2022
Fans feel enough is being done on concussion despite views of academics Football’s concussion protocols have been described as a shambles by Professor Willie Stewart. The Independent UK · May 6, 2022
England World Cup winner Ben Kay predicts rugby won't be played in 50 years' time World Cup winner Ben Kay has shared his concerns over brain injuries among rugby players, warning the sport "might not be here in 50 years time" Daily Mirror · May 2, 2022
England rugby hero placed on suicide watch as he gives tragic interview Steve Thompson has spoken openly and frankly about how parts of his life are disappearing Wales Online · Apr 23, 2022
World Cup winner Steve Thompson reveals he was put on suicide watch amid dementia battle The 43-year-old was diagnosed with early-onset dementia in November 2020 The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2022
The sad and frightening story from England World Cup winner that underlines the magnitude of rugby's biggest problem Steve Thompson has written a candid book Wales Online · Apr 17, 2022