Almost 300 former rugby players set to launch class action lawsuit against governing bodies over brain injuries as World Cup hero Steve Thompson and others detail how their lives were affected by blows to the head

Almost 300 former rugby players set to launch class action lawsuit against governing bodies over brain injuries as World Cup hero Steve Thompson and others detail how their lives were affected by blows to the head

Almost 300 former rugby players are set to apply for a class action lawsuit against the sport’s governing bodies next month, according to an explosive new report. A group comprised of former rugby union professionals and amateurs blame the sport for crippling brain injuries after suffering repeated blows to the head. England World Cup winner … Read more

Injury-hit Wales seek help from Christ Tshiunza after handing him first call-up

FORWARDS (21): Wyn Jones (Scarlets) (35 caps) Rhodri Jones (Ospreys) (21 caps) Rhys Carré (Cardiff Rugby) (13 caps) Ken Owens (Scarlets) (82 caps) Elliot Dee (Dragons) (40 caps) Ryan Elias (Scarlets) (19 caps) Dillon Lewis (Cardiff Rugby) (31 caps) WillGriff John (Scarlets) (Uncapped) Tomas Francis (Ospreys) (57 caps) Alun Wyn Jones (Ospreys) (148 caps) Adam … Read more

South Africa vs British and Irish Lions – second Test LIVE: Build-up, updates and result

South Africa vs British and Irish Lions LIVE: More refereeing controversy as Lukhanyo Am has debatable try ALLOWED after Makazole Mapimpi also crossed to give Springboks 12-point lead… with winger Cheslin Kolbe already lucky to escape a red card! By Max Mathews For Mailonline Published: 11:00 EDT, 31 July 2021 | Updated: 14:00 EDT, 31 July 2021 … Read more

Lions tour: Warren Gatland admits first selection was the hardest decision he has ever made

Warren Gatland reckons selecting the Lions team for the first South African Test was his hardest yet, revealing that neither he nor his coaches had picked the eventual line-up earlier this week. The Lions boss, on his fourth tour and third as head coach, said it took an hour and a half to whittle down … Read more

Alun Wyn Jones to incredibly REJOIN British and Irish Lions squad in South Africa

Alun Wyn Jones incredibly REJOINS British and Irish Lions squad in South Africa after 35-year-old makes miraculous recovery from dislocated shoulder just 18 DAYS ago Alun Wyn Jones suffered a dislocated shoulder against Japan on June 26  It was assumed then that his part in the British and Irish Lions squad was over  Yet the … Read more

Lions coach Warren Gatland reveals Alun Wyn Jones could make a return to squad in South Africa

Lions head coach Warren Gatland reveals Alun Wyn Jones could make a remarkable return to squad in South Africa just TWO WEEKS after dislocating his shoulder… as 35-year-old trains with Wales and with a decision to be made tomorrow Second row Alun Wyn Jones dislocated his shoulder against Japan on June 26  The 35-year-old, who was … Read more

Conor Murray admits ‘surprise’ to being named as new British and Irish Lions captain

Conor Murray admits ‘surprise’ to being named as new British and Irish Lions captain after Alun Wyn Jones was ruled out injured for South Africa tour having suffering a dislocated shoulder in warm-up against Japan Conor Murray will replace Alu Wyn Jones as the British and Irish Lions captain Wyn Jones suffered a dislocated shoulder … Read more

British and Irish Lions: Sam Simmonds limps off in Exeter’s thrilling 29-26 victory over Northampton

Sam Simmonds deals British and Irish Lions an injury scare after Chiefs No 8 limps off in Exeter’s thrilling 29-26 Premiership victory over Northampton Sam Simmonds limped off during Exeter’s thrilling 29-26 win vs Northampton  The Chiefs number eight went off in the second half and had ice applied to ankle It could be a … Read more

Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones insists he will still fight for his place

Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones insists he will fight for his place despite being handed the armband after coach Warren Gatland admitted all places are up for grabs Warren Gatland has said Alun Wyn Jones has no divine right to a starting place   The Welshman was named captain of the side by Gatland ahead of … Read more