Former Ireland star Sophie Spence takes up coaching role with Wales
5 years ago by Irish IndependentFormer Ireland second-row Sophie Spence will be part of Wales' World Cup backroom team in New Zealand next year.
Alix Popham: ‘We knew our bodies would be in bits. We had no clue our brains were'
5 years ago by The GuardianThe former Wales back-rower was diagnosed with early onset dementia this year aged 40 and is frustrated the game he still loves despite what it has done to him has not been made saferAlix Popham calls...
'Listen to the science': Alix Popham fighting for reform in rugby after dementia diagnosis – video
5 years ago by The GuardianFormer Wales back-rower, Alix Popham, was diagnosed with early onset dementia this year aged 40. He says he is frustrated the game he still loves has not made changes to make the sport safer for current...
Alix Popham: Ex-Wales flanker on early onset dementia diagnosis
5 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsFormer Wales flanker Alix Popham tells BBC Sport about his early onset dementia, and the impact of 100,000 sub-concussions, on his life.
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...
Peel To Leave Ulster Role At End Of Season
5 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster assistant coach Dwayne Peel will return to his native Wales next summer to take up a senior assistant coach role at Cardiff Blues. The 76-times capped Wales international joined Ulster in 2017 on...
Welsh sporting bodies ask Government for fans return
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWales' major sporting bodies have written to the Welsh Government urging it to allow fans back into stadiums and prevent the "real risk of bankruptcy for our sports".
Team of the Week: Nations Cup standouts combine
5 years ago by Sky Sports RugbyWe pick the standout players from the weekend as Ireland, Wales and Fiji won in the Autumn Nations Cup, the Pumas and Wallabies drew, while France's youngsters shone at Twickenham...
Sports in Wales plead with government to let fans back or bankruptcy beckons
5 years ago by The GuardianFury after sports told two-metre rule will apply in WalesStadiums could be limited to 500 fans if rules enforcedLeading sports in Wales have written to the Welsh government warning they face bankruptcy...
Huge personal milestone for Farrell as England claim Autumn Nations Cup
5 years ago by Ultimate RugbyDuring the pulsating conclusion to the Autumn Nations Cup on Sunday, England captain Owen Farrell kicked himself into an exclusive club of legends of the game. The 29 year-old became the sixth...
