The Latest Breaking News from World Rugby

Martin Hannan: Rugby has huge broadcasting decision to make

Martin Hannan explores the potential broadcast options for rugby going forward.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

Former Wales forward Andrew Coombs diagnosed with dementia at 39

Andrew Coombs, the forward who won the Six Nations with Wales in 2013, said in a statement on social media that he had been diagnosed with dementia

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2023

Phil Vickery and Gavin Henson among ex-players suing rugby authorities over brain injuries

The request for a GLO was on Friday rejected in London's High Court

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023

High Court to rule in landmark hearing on 268 rugby players' brain injury claim

Day of reckoning in bid to combine claims into group litigation against governing bodies

Evening Standard · Dec 1, 2023

New headguard brings hope of gamechanging safety breakthrough

Design from Leicestershire-based company just waiting for green light of approval from governing body World Rugby

The Guardian - UK · Dec 1, 2023

Rugby Australia trials new tackle height laws to combat concussion

Trial law designed to reduce head-to-head contact in tackles, with research showing concussion risks are four-times higher in tackles above sternum

The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2023

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

Prince George, Charlotte and Louis will have to pass this test if they’re ever going to eat Christmas dinner with King Charles and Queen Camilla

It's claimed Prince George, Charlotte and Louis will have to pass this test before getting to eat with the King and Queen at big gatherings

Woman & Home · Nov 28, 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