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Rugby urged to cut matches as study finds players’ risk of MND is 15 times higher
Rugby union has been urged to cut back on competitive matches and stop contact training sessions altogether during the season following a landmark study which found the risk of motor neurone disease among Scottish international players was 15 times higher than the general population.
Ed Slater overwhelmed by support following motor neurone disease diagnosis
Ed Slater says he has been overwhelmed by support from the rugby community after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Ed Slater trying to stay positive by living in the present after MND diagnosis
Ed Slater said living in the present is helping him face the challenge of his motor neurone disease diagnosis.
Ed Slater says he ‘will meet this challenge head-on’ after MND diagnosis
Ed Slater says he will “meet this challenge head-on” after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Rugby star Ed Slater forced to retire at 33 after Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis
Gloucester lock Ed Slater has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and forced to retire from rugby union at just 33 years old.
Gloucester forward Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33
Gloucester forward Ed Slater has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
Gloucester lock Slater retires at 33 after motor neurone disease diagnosis
Gloucester lock Ed Slater has announced his retirement at the age of 33 after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), the Premiership club said on Thursday.