Ben Kay in 2009
Alan Shearer joined by Shane Williams, Ben Kay in dementia research
Shane Williams and Ben Kay are taking part in the Alzheimer's Society-funded PREVENT:RFC project.
Apr 26, 07:39
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Surgeon expresses concern over long-term brain injury for rugby players
Professor John Fairclough of the Progressive Rugby group has cited a study in the Welsh professional game showing an increase in concussions.
Mar 8, 16:49
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Alix Popham demands action from rugby authorities over concussion risks
The former Wales flanker is suffering from early onset dementia and probable chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) due to head injuries.
Mar 5, 17:23
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Dawn Astle welcomes probe into sport link to brain injury
The DCMS committee inquiry was launched on Wednesday.
Mar 3, 16:45
 James Haskell pictured in March 2018
Progressive Rugby calls for action on concussion in rugby
Progressive Rugby, a body set up by former England international James Haskell, is calling for urgent reform.
Feb 18, 08:16
 Ireland's Johnny Sexton scores a penalty on February 1, 2020
Johnny Sexton: 'I have never felt pressure to return early'
The fly-half remains a doubt for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France.
Feb 11, 10:29
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Legal action underway on behalf of rugby league players with dementia
The players are understood to be in touch with Rylands Law.
Dec 22, 12:26
 Kevin Sinfield and Kieron Cunningham in 2008
Kevin Sinfield insists more research needed into rugby link with dementia
A study found footballers were at four-fold increased risk of dying from motor neurone disease compared to the general population.
Dec 21, 22:50
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
A look at rugby union's concussion issue
Letter of claim sent to World Rugby, Rugby Football Union and Welsh Rugby Union.
Dec 17, 15:16
 Adam Hughes of Newport Gwent Dragons goes over for his sides third try during the European Rugby Challenge Cup match between Newport Gwent Dragons and Sale Sharks at Rodney Parade on November 15, 2015
Six more former players join concussion lawsuit against rugby union
Ex-internationals are amongst the number.
Dec 17, 11:19
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Rugby sent warning over potential dementia "epidemic"
Lawyer Richard Boardman says up to 50 per cent of former professional rugby players could experience neurological problems in retirement.
Dec 9, 13:56
 Rugby Union generic
Steve Thompson planning legal action over brain injuries
A test group of players have come forward in an action against World Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and the Welsh Rugby Union.
Dec 9, 08:37
 Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Former Wales forward Alix Popham opens up on brain damage battle
The former Wales international is one of a group of ex-players planning legal action against the rugby authorities.
Dec 8, 18:50
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