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Brain-cooling treatment for concussion trialled
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 02:46
A new brain-cooling treatment for sports-related concussion is being trialled in professional rugby union.It is the first acute treatment for the injury able to be delivered pitchside and is being used by six clubs in the United Rugby Championship (URC).'PolarCap' works by delivering targeted cooling to the head and neck for between 45 and 60 minutes following a concussion injury.The…
Scotland lock Gray leaves Exeter immediately
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 06:19
Scotland lock Jonny Gray has left Exeter Chiefs with immediate effect to "explore other playing opportunities".The 30-year-old moved to the Premiership side in 2020 but has not played this season because of a serious knee injury suffered during the Champions Cup semi-finals in April 2023.The 77-times capped second row also missed the World Cup for Scotland last autumn.Gray has been…
Monaghan set for Ireland return against Scotland
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 13:29
Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan is poised to return in Saturday's Six Nations match against Scotland.The lock sat out last weekend's 88-10 defeat by England but is fit again as the fifth-placed Irish seek a second win of the tournament."I'm putting my hand up [for selection]. I have hit my markers this week, I believe," said Monaghan.Sarah Delaney will miss the…
McCall wants contract resolution for Saracens stars
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 10:28
However, before their Premiership showdown at Bath on Friday night, McCall confirmed the new deals were not yet set in stone.Maro and Jamie have agreed something in principle, but Im not sure theres a contract on the table as it stands, he added.Its pretty important it gets sorted as quickly as possible.McCall says the limbo has not yet affected Saracens…
England will 'thrive' off being 'booed' in France
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Tuesday, 23 April 2024 12:41
Alex Matthews says England will "thrive" off the expected fierce atmosphere in their Women's Six Nations Grand Slam decider in France on Saturday.The Red Roses have not lost in 28 Six Nations games since they were beaten by France in Grenoble in 2018.England are chasing a third consecutive Grand Slam after four high-scoring bonus-point wins in this year's tournament but…
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