Major brain-health study announced by RFU

Former England international rugby players are set to be recruited for the next phase of a major-scientific study examining the possible long-term effects of the game on brain health.

The Rugby Football Union, together with leading academics from The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, Queen Mary University of London, The Institute of Occupational Medicine, University College London and Oxford University will study the possible link between a history of concussion and neurodegenerative disease in former rugby players. The Drake Foundation has committed over £450,000 to funding this research.

Shadow of court cases hangs over new season

Cillian Willis’ legal action against Sale rugby club for clinical negligence has possibly massive repercussions for the game and could be the pebble that starts an avalanche of similar claims.