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The Latest Breaking News from Steve Thompson

Lobby group finalises list of player welfare requirements to World Rugby

Proceedings are set to be issued at court

The Independent UK

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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