Players with early-onset dementia to issue proceedings against rugby authorities
A legal case involving a group of rugby players diagnosed with early-onset dementia and other irreversible neurological impairments now looks destined for the courts.
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England prop Marler 'buried head in sand' over rugby concussions
England prop Joe Marler has "buried his head in the sand" over the dangers of dementia from playing rugby, admitting that on one occasion, he had forgotten he had children.
It scared the life out of me – Joe Marler forgot he had kids after a concussion
England international Joe Marler has admitted he still “buries (his) head in the sand” over concussion fears, even after a frightening incident that led him to forget he was a father.
Ryan Jones suing WRU and World Rugby after devastating dementia diagnosis
Former Wales captain Ryan Jones is taking legal action against rugby’s governing bodies after being diagnosed with early onset dementia at the age of 41.
Players rally round Ryan Jones after dementia diagnosis and demand new welfare protocols
Former team-mates and concussion campaigners have rallied around Ryan Jones, the former Wales captain who revealed over the weekend that he is suffering from early onset dementia at the age of 41.
Ex-Wales captain Ryan Jones fears 'world is falling apart' after dementia diagnosis
Former Wales captain Ryan Jones has said "I feel like my world is falling apart" after revealing he is the latest high-profile former rugby player to have been diagnosed with a serious brain injury.
Alzheimer’s Society link key to helping former rugby players with dementia – RPA
The opening of a new referral pathway to the Alzheimer’s Society for former players diagnosed with dementia will be “critical”, according to the Rugby Players’ Association.
'No external pressure' on World Rugby to change concussion protocols
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin has said no external groups caused it to change its return to play protocols for concussions that were announced on Tuesday.