Motor neurone disease is rare, but there is growing evidence playing contact sports may increase your risk.
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Many sporting leagues are trying to reduce concussion risk, but their policies mainly fail to mention a growing threat.
A decision to exclude sport-related concussion cover could end up impacting community and junior sports.
For the All Blacks, the next coaching era may hinge less on tactics than on trust, culture and leadership style.
How to understand the risks of head injuries in sport – beyond the alarming headlines.
Rugby union in Australia is lurching from crisis to crisis, and needs change in terms of ‘the three Rs’ – rules, revenue and reform.
Despite the fact that there are similar injuries in men and women’s rugby, women should not be viewed merely as smaller versions of men.
When Six Nations’ broadcasting deal with the BBC and ITV ends in 2025, there are fears the tournament could move to a subscription service.
Pundits had suggested a strong World Cup performance was vital for the health of the game. The horror result in France will put even more pressure on the sport to reform to stay relevant.
New research shows that rugby players’ hamstrings are stiffer than active people who don’t play rugby.
New research highlights how important preseason training is for preventing non-contact injuries in rugby union.
Many children play compulsory rugby at school – but the risk of injury is too high.
Recent research shows how the relationship between alcohol consumption, queuing and crowds can lead to violent behaviour in city centres at night.
A BBC Wales investigation reported claims of a ‘toxic culture’ of sexism and misogyny within Welsh rugby’s governing body.
Girls’ rugby is a sport with higher than expected concussion rates. As the sport grows in popularity, preventing concussions is more effective than treating them.
New research shows that the enforced layoff during the pandemic has put pressure on professional rugby players’ mental health.
Australian rules football was actually played before rugby union in Queensland — and it was only a quirk of history that caused Queenslanders to switch allegiances.
Injuries that commonly effect former players during retirement include concussion, neck injuries, shoulder dislocation, and knee ligament injuries.
The Black Lives Matter movement reminds us that using national anthems at sporting events is often insensitive and whitewashes the prevalence of racism in sport.
Financial scandals have damaged the integrity of both clubs. With the rewards for cheating so high, harsher punishments are needed.
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