North will not play again in April
1 decade ago by BBC Rugby NewsNorthampton Saints and Wales wing George North will not play again this month on the advice of a neurologist. The 22-year-old, who was knocked out during Friday's 52-30 Premiership win...
Premiership sides aim to show new strength in Champions Cup quarter-finals
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Bath, Northampton, Saracens and Wasps all away in quarter-finals• ‘I think all the teams have a chance,’ says Saracens’ Mark McCall• French adventure forces Abendanon to start all over again...
George North’s latest concussion raises questions about safe practice
1 decade ago by TheRoar.com.auDr Barry O’Driscoll, former World Rugby (IRB) medical advisor, has advised Northampton Saints and Wales winger George North to not play rugby again this season. The 22-year-old was involved in a...
Nathan Hughes ban shows the danger of ignoring intent in a physical sport | Michael Aylwin
1 decade ago by The GuardianResponse to the incident that left George North unconscious shows rugby’s rule-makers need to understand the difference between an accident and a crime • Northampton’s George North to miss Clermont...
Wasps' Nathan Hughes banned for hit on Northampton Saints' George North
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWasps' man will sit out three matches after collision.
George North stood down after latest concussion
1 decade ago by The ScotsmanNorth has been knocked unconscious three times in recent months, including in last Friday’s 52-30 win over Wasps, and was yesterday being assessed by a neurologist. “We won’t play him at the weekend,”...
Hugely Controversial Red Card Issued As George North Knocked Unconcious
1 decade ago by In The LooseWatch as George North is knocked-out cold whilst scoring a try by Wasps number 8 Nathan Hughes who was subsequently red carded. Hughes has now received a three week ban for the incident…The post...
Northampton keep George North on sidelines while Wasps consider appeal
1 decade ago by The Guardian• Brain tests continue after three concussion injuries since autumn• Wasps’ James Haskell ‘astounded’ by red card for Nathan Hughes• Wasps to contest Nathan Hughes three-week ban, says Dai...
Nathan Hughes' three-week ban for an accidental collision with George North is a worrying precedent for rugby
1 decade ago by Telegraph Rugby NewsIt is fair to surmise that Sir James Dingemans knows his rugby. As independent head of the Rugby Football Union’s judiciary, he has listed the sport as his primary recreation in Debrett’s and earned...
George North out of quarter-final against Clermont
1 decade ago by ESPN ScrumWinger suffered bang to the head in last Friday's match against Wasps - his third this year.
