Former rugby union players set to sue authorities over head injuries
A case involving several former rugby union players diagnosed with early onset dementia and other irreversible neurological conditions now appears destined for the courts.
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Sit-out period doesn't apply to all suspected concussions - World Rugby
World Rugby have said that a player who has been advised to leave the field after a suspected concussion does not have to follow the updated Graduated Return to Play (GRTP) protocols if follow-up tests are negative.
Rugby chiefs extend stand-down time for concussions
Elite rugby players will face an increased minimum period of 12 days on the sidelines under toughened concussion protocols announced by World Rugby on Tuesday.
'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.
World Rugby to increase concussion stand-down period
Players will face an increased minimum stand-down period of 12 days in a significant concussion protocol change announced by World Rugby.
New TMO 'sweeper' system aiming to speed up rugby
Ireland's tour of New Zealand will be one of the first rugby series to trial a new television match official 'sweeper’ system aimed at speeding up the game.
CJ Stander understands Rassie 'water boy' ban, but questions effect: 'Always ways around it'
CJ Stander, South African rugby's most famous export to Ireland, is sympathetic towards World Rugby's plan to clamp down on Rassie Erasmus and others acting as "water boys" during matches, but doesn't believe it will eliminate the issue - if it can even be considered a problem.
World Rugby to make five new laws permanent following trials
The World Rugby Council has voted unanimously to adopt five welfare-driven global trials into full law from 1 July and those will feature in the men's and women's World Cups.