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Retired soldier loses appeal after claiming his concussion led to sexual assault on colleagues

Retired soldier loses appeal after claiming his concussion led to sexual assault on colleagues

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Following a Court Martial hearing in April 2024, Richard Muldarry was convicted of a number of offences

Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among rugby players in Ireland

Researchers express concern about unsafe attitudes to concussion among rugby players in Ireland

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

The views and attitudes of over 520 IRFU-registered rugby players from 17 clubs and five schools were surveyed as part of the research.

Raphael Varane believes heading the ball has ‘damaged’ his body

Raphael Varane believes heading the ball has ‘damaged’ his body

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Varane says that he advises his seven-year-old son not to head the ball when he plays.

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

Tue, 24 Oct, 2023

World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.