Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of MND Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players.
Rugby players 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease, new study finds
Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players
Research shows huge spike in MND risk among former international players
A new study looking at the impact of concussion on a group of former Scottish international rugby players has found that they were 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease (MND) than the general population.
Research call over MND risk to elite rugby players
An expert calls for "immediate research" after a study suggests players could be at increased risk.
Rugby authorities urged to cut out contact training to reduce the risk of MND
Research led by the University of Glasgow found evidence of an increased risk of motor neurone disease among former rugby players.
Rugby chiefs urged to reduce matches over fears ex-players are developing brain diseases
Consultant neuropathologist Professor Willie Stewart said the findings should be a stimulus for rugby to act quicker than it has been - after "pretty slow" progress - to reduce the risks of playing the sport.
Rugby urged to cut matches as study finds players’ risk of MND is 15 times higher
The study also found increased risks of dementia and Parkinson’s disease as consultant said contact training during the week ‘should be a thing of the past’
Curry insists rugby has made ‘huge steps’ in protecting players after concussion
The England flanker is confident he will retire with his long-term health intact because of the steps taken to mitigate the impact of concussion.