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Dementia and sport: Rugby players launch legal action against governing bodies
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Monday, 25 July 2022 06:40
Lawyers for more than 185 players are suing rugby union's governing bodies for negligence, claiming that playing the sport caused brain damage.World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union (RFU) and the Welsh Rugby Union are accused of failing to "protect players from permanent injury".Among those named as claimants are World Cup winner Steve Thompson and former Wales player Alix Popham.World Rugby…
Dementia: Ex-Wales rugby star fears not recognising his children
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Sunday, 24 July 2022 22:11
"I'm hoping to slow that acceleration as much as possible. I often forget journeys at crucial stages within it, repeat myself in conversations, repeat myself half-an-hour later, an hour later, forget conversations, things I've done in the past completely now.
Luther Burrell: RFU to probe former Newcastle Falcons centre's racism claims
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Sunday, 24 July 2022 07:17
The Rugby Football Union is to investigate claims from former Newcastle Falcons player Luther Burrell regarding racism in the sport.Burrell, 32, said racism is "rife" in the sport, with racist "banter" becoming "normalised" among team-mates.Falcons had already launched their own internal investigation to determine whether the racism he experienced happened while at the Premiership club.However, the club says it will…
Dave Ward: Bristol women's head coach signs three-year extension
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Saturday, 23 July 2022 04:15
Bristol Bears women head coach Dave Ward has signed a three-year extension to stay with the club until 2025.The 37-year-old joined the Premier 15s team in April 2021.The former Harlequins hooker guided the team to third in the league last season and the Premier 15s semi-final for the first time, where they were beaten by Exeter."I'm absolutely thrilled to have…
Louise McMillan: Scotland forward joins Premier 15s champions Saracens
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Friday, 22 July 2022 07:57
Premier 15s champions Saracens have signed Scotland international Louise McMillan ahead of the 2022-23 season.The 24-year-old lock made her debut for her country in 2016, having previously played in the under-19 sevens team.McMillan has since been capped 36 times and featured in the Six Nations for Scotland this year.She has played her club rugby with Hillhead Jordanhill in Glasgow since…
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