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IFAB criticised for opting against trial of temporary concussion subs

Football’s lawmakers have been accused of taking a “blinkered view” towards concussion by the wife of former England captain Dave Watson. Watson, who won 65 England caps, is living with dementia and researchers in the United States last year ...

13 Jun 2022 at 17:06

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Stevie Ward: Rugby does not need to change DNA in bid to improve player welfare

Rugby League should not have to change its DNA to make sure players are properly safeguarded from concussion, according to former Leeds Rhinos captain Stevie Ward who was forced to retire because of his own head injuries. The former loose ...

28 Jan 2023 at 09:00

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Johnny Sexton’s Ireland selection raises concern with safety campaigners

Safety campaigners have warned that rugby’s head-injury checks are “being exposed” after Johnny Sexton was selected for Ireland’s second Test against New Zealand. Talismanic fly-half Sexton failed an on-pitch assessment in last weekend’s ...

07 Jul 2022 at 11:28

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World Rugby defends head-injury protocols in wake of Johnny Sexton’s selection

World Rugby has warned against “irresponsible” remote head-injury diagnosis in defending its Head Injury Assessment (HIA) protocols. Safety campaign group Progressive Rugby has claimed HIA checks are “being exposed” in the wake of ...

07 Jul 2022 at 15:25

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Three or more concussions linked to worsened brain function in later life

Experiencing three or more concussions is linked to worsened brain function in later life, according to a new study. People reporting three or more concussions – even mild ones – had significantly worse cognitive function, which ...

31 Jan 2023 at 09:45

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Fiorentina’s Moise Kean discharged from hospital after collapsing during match

Moise Kean has been discharged from hospital less than 24 hours after he collapsed while playing for Fiorentina. The former Everton and Juventus forward appeared to pass out following an earlier blow to his head during his ...

24 Feb 2025 at 09:33

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FA warned incident which led to Billy Vigar’s death is ‘ticking time bomb’

The accident which resulted in the death of Billy Vigar is a “ticking time bomb waiting to happen again”, a player involved in a similar incident has warned. Chichester City player Vigar died last week aged 21 after he ...

29 Sept 2025 at 17:00

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Dave Watson wins right to new hearing in case over head injuries

Former England captain Dave Watson has secured a victory in the latest stage of his legal fight to have his brain condition recognised as being the result of football-related injuries. Doctors believe Watson, who won ...

06 Nov 2025 at 14:45

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