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Rugby players’ brain injury battle reaches watershed moment in court

Legal action brought by 268 players faces a day of reckoning on Friday while the sport continues to wrestle with the repercussions of head trauma

The Guardian - UK

Rugby union players’ legal action over head injuries to be heard in high court

Claim is by 234 players from England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland, including six women

The Guardian - UK

"Craziness, drugs, alcohol, chicks – you name it, I did it." How Korn's most chaotic and hedonistic era birthed a nu metal classic in Follow The Leader

Follow The Leader officially confirmed Korn as nu metal superstars. It also sent the band flying off the rails.

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‘Matter of life and death’: rugby league brain injuries claim heading for court

A legal action is being launched by 125 former rugby league players who argue the sport did not take proper action to protect them

The Guardian - UK

Vienna Blood season 4 full season guide: plot, cast, and more

Vienna Blood season 4 sees Max and Oskar investigating a double murder.

WhatToWatch

Today's rugby news as former England star claims Alun Wyn Jones wasn't happy ahead of shock Wales retirement

The rugby news stories from Wales and beyond

Wales Online

Hundreds of former rugby and football stars start £300m brain injury compensation lawsuit

The case has been brought against the sports' respective governing bodies with former stars of rugby league, rugby union and football citing a negligence towards potential brain injuries

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Duchemin relishes national ice hockey camp at home

"It's a really great learning experience."

Newcastle Herald

Is it a mistake to store perfume in the bathroom? Experts respond to viral TikTok video

A fragrance influencer suggests people are at risk of damaging their scents. By Katie Wright.

The Independent UK

Welsh coach announces he's standing down form player for weeks and people think it's outstanding

He's been in fine form and is passing his return to play protocols but the decision has been made

Wales Online

Paramedics: Strikes are last resort as no-one is taking us seriously

One ambulance worker described as ‘excruciating’ the pressure faced by health trusts.

The Independent UK

Steve Thompson interview: ‘I look at my England caps and it feels like they’re not mine - rugby must be safer’

All that Steve Thompson wants for Christmas is a quiet few days with his family — and to get his hands on the retro Commodore 64 computer games console coming his way.

Evening Standard

England leave out Willis and have doubt over Mako Vunipola for South Africa

England have omitted Jack Willis and have an injury doubt over Mako Vunipola for the Test against South Africa at Twickenham on Saturday

The Guardian - UK

'It's non-negotiable!' Nigel Owens says ref got it completely wrong as incident appalls rugby

The episode in Dubai caused outrage and Nigel Owens is clear in his view

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'Utterly appalling' autumn international incident sparks outrage in rugby world

The commentary team suggested he was lucky to escape red

The Guardian - UK

Steve Thompson’s film should make rugby sit up and listen. But will it?

Drake Foundation hopes World Cup winner’s film leads to a much-needed reduction in the cumulative intensity of impacts

Wales Online

Today's rugby news as Josh Adams devastated and World Cup winner wishes he'd never played the sport

The latest rugby stories from Wales and the wider world

Daily Mirror

Joe Marler insists rugby “making progress” on concussion after he briefly forgot kids

Rugby has come under scrutiny in recent times after a number of players launched a legal battle as they battle brain injuries, including England World Cup winner Steve Thompson

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Daily Mirror

England rugby legend admits to hiding World Cup medal because he can't remember final

World Cup star Steve Thompson feels a 'phony' as he doesn't remember the 2003 glory or celebrations at Buckingham Palace and says all his trophies are not worth the damage caused

Daily Mirror

Steve Thompson's early dementia symptoms as rugby ace says success 'wasn't worth it'

Early onset dementia is caused by genetic mutations that run in families, but the disease may also be more pronounced by lifestyle factors, including athletes who have taken many traumatic injuries over their careers

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: the ups and downs of marriage in The A Word spin-off

Ralph & Katie follows the newlyweds who both have Down’s syndrome. Plus, Steve Thompson on Rugby, Dementia and Me. Here’s what to watch this evening

Daily Mirror

Almost half of 180 ex-rugby players believe they have long-term brain problem

England World Cup winner Steve Thompson is among the players leading a legal case against rugby bosses over the long-term brain injuries sustained during their playing days

Chicago Sun-Times

Valor Games: where veterans compete and connect

The three-day sporting competition, organized locally by the Chicago Park District, is for disabled veterans and wounded, ill or injured service members. It wrapped up Thursday.

Wales Online

England rugby international says legal action over brain damage is not the right way to go

England World Cup final winger Mark Cueto believes the matter needs to be kept out of the courts

Daily Mirror

Ex-Wales star emotionally reveals nine-year-old son accidentally discovered his dementia

Former Welsh rugby star Lenny Woodard was diagnosed a year ago amid a number of former pro players launching a lawsuit against RFU and World Rugby following their diagnosis of brain damage

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