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New group urges action on concussion in rugby

Progressive Rugby, a body set up by former England international James Haskell, is calling for urgent reform.

The Breakdown | John Pullin: straight-talking leader who mixed farming with Lions tours

The former England captain, who died earlier this month, came up with one of rugby union’s most memorable quotesThe list of players involved in that try is a who’s who of Welsh rugby in the 1970s:...

Haskell: Rugby faces extinction without concussion reform

Former England flanker James Haskell has urged World Rugby to do more to tackle brain trauma, warning that “without change, the sport is threatened with extinction within a couple of generations”.

Quick glovemen, Australian Open butterflies and Doug Mountjoy | Classic YouTube

This week’s roundup also features underarm serves, delicate chips, angry referees and 360-degree saves on the slopes 1) There was not much to enjoy for England fans in their second Test defeat to India...

Concussion in rugby: 'We can do much, much more and paying lip-service to it has to stop now'

Former England international James Haskell maintains rugby needs to stop “paying lip service” in the battle against the long-term impact of concussion and swiftly implement a meaningful change.

Concussion in sport: Group calls for radical reforms to tackle head and brain injuries

Prominent rugby union figures, including former England forward James Haskell, call for urgent reform to protect the wellbeing of players.

Haskell and Cudmore launch new lobby group with letter to World Rugby

‘Progressive Rugby’ want urgent reforms to the sport‘World Rugby has a moral duty to minimise risk’Jamie Cudmore and James Haskell are at the head of a new lobby group called Progressive Rugby,...

A tale of two set-pieces – French lineout attack shows what Ireland are missing

It’s not often Italy head coaches breathe a sigh of relief when they see Ireland next up on the fixture list. The incumbent there, Franco Smith, will feel like the worst of the storm has passed. Having...

Josh Bassett commits future to Wasps

Wasps have announced that Josh Bassett has signed a new deal with the club.       Bassett has racked up 136 appearances since joining the club in 2013 and is in line...

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