Thompson: I can't remember World Cup final
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland World Cup winner Steve Thompson says he can't remember playing in the 2003 final - something he believes is a result of brain damage he sustained playing rugby.
Bath on edge as big-name contracts draw to a close
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA number of high-ranking players’ contracts at Bath come to an end at the end of the season which could leave the club in a troubled state should said agreements not be renewed. Exeter Chiefs...
Rugby union and dementia: is the sport facing a crisis? – video explainer
5 years ago by The GuardianSteve Thompson, who won the Rugby World Cup with England in 2003, former Wales back-rower Alix Popham and nine other former internationals – all under the age of 43 – have launched what could be a...
Steve Thompson: 'I can't remember winning the World Cup' | Andy Bull
5 years ago by The GuardianIn an exclusive interview the former England hooker talks about living with dementia, feeling like ‘a bit of meat’ in his career and how, if he could go back, he would not play rugbyAfter Steve Thompson...
Rugby World Cup winner Steve Thompson reveals he has dementia and joins landmark legal case
5 years ago by The GuardianFormer England player in planned action against authoritiesClaim could have profound repercussions for the sportThompson interview: ‘I can’t remember winning the World Cup’Steve Thompson, who won...
England to host Australia & South Africa at Twickenham in 2021
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsEngland will host Australia and world champions South Africa at Twickenham during November next year.
England to play South Africa, Australia in 2021
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyEngland will play world champions South Africa and Australia at Twickenham in November 2021.
England to play Australia & South Africa in 2021 Autumn Internationals
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland will play three Test matches at Twickenham Stadium in autumn 2021. Eddie Jones and the squad will begin their campaign on 6...
England keep on winning but Eddie Jones needs to let the genie out of the bottle | Robert Kitson
5 years ago by The GuardianThere are plenty of reasons why the rugby was less than dazzling but even while securing two trophies the lack of vision is alarmingAnd so ends perhaps the least auspicious year in professional Test rugby...
Ford: England success will inspire fans
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyGeorge Ford insists delivering a successful England team is the most effective way to attract and retain new fans, as the game navigates a cycle dominated by defence.
