Rugby union in Wales & Health

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Mar 25

Wales' new best centre identified and TMO investigation to be launched : These are your morning headlines on Monday, March 25.

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Mar 10

BREAKING: Wales suffer late injury blow as Gatland forced to change team for France tinyurl.com/9k8bvvbn

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The Roar

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Apr 06

GRAPHIC WARNING Lachie Ilias has suffered a horror leg injury off an attempted chargedown from the last play of the Rabbitohs' reserves match - that saw a ... Show more

NRL News: Ilias carried off in reggies with Warrior sent off, Best possible news for Reyno despite hamstring issue

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Mar 05

A legendary Wales and Lions rugby star has sadly died 💔: tinyurl.com/24hm5uvz

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Irish Examiner

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Mar 31

Munster move to fourth as they scrap past a tough Cardiff challenge: Munster had been forced into a late change to their matchday squad when RG Snyman was ...

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walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-ireland-play-each-traditional-28626477

Mar 06

BREAKING: Wales star quits Welsh rugby 🏈 - tinyurl.com/y2y3je58

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Feb 13

Wales and Ireland to play each other in red and green for final time amid ban: Wales v Ireland fixtures will look a bit different going forward

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Feb 13

BREAKING: Two Wales players to leave Six Nations squad as new man to be called up 🏈🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 tinyurl.com/sxueust6

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North Wales Live Feb 24

Hit-and-run leaves former Wales rugby star Non Evans unable to work and living on soup

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Mar 18

This is Anastasia. She was too ashamed to leave the house after losing all of her hair during cancer treatment. "Losing my hair was very challenging ...

'I was too ashamed to leave the house after cancer treatment made me lose my hair' - Wales Online

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Mar 16

⚠️ BREAKING: Swimmers told to avoid two Welsh beaches as an investigation is launched - Swimmers told to avoid two Welsh beaches as investigation launched - Wales Online

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ITVX

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Feb 23

Why Wales and Ireland will wear red and green for the final time when they play in the Six Nations

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Mar 12

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Feb 10

'I thought Wales rugby star was my friend, now I am owed thousands': Ex-Wales international Rhys Gill and his business partner Ross Johnston have been criticised ...

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Feb 05

They played for their country in their 20s. By their 40s, they had early onset dementia after playing this physical sport

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Feb 10

Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'it's hard to explain' with worrying mental health update: 'I just can't get my cue out when I feel like this,' he said

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Feb 17

Call to ban rugby for under-18s because it harms the brain: Researchers argue children should no longer participate in sports such as rugby ...

thestar.com.my/lifestyle/health/2024/02/17/call-to-ban-rugby-for-under-18s-because-it-harms-the-brain

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Feb 14

Wales refuse to change red shirts for colour blind fans against Ireland: Colour-blindness campaigners have criticised the Welsh Rugby Union over their refusal to ...

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Jan 08

Wales and Lions legend JPR Williams dies aged 74: Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams dies at the age of 74.

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Quick Glance: Wales Rugby Icon JPR Williams Passes Away at 74

JPR Williams played a significant role in Wales' 1970s success and was part of the victorious Lions tours to New Zealand and South Africa.

Bridgend Ravens express deep sorrow over the passing of JPR Williams, a highly decorated player and a global rugby icon associated with the club.

Rugby star and surgeon JPR Williams, born in 1949 in Bridgend, South Wales, was the son of two GPs.

His decision to pursue a career in medicine led JPR to choose rugby over tennis, as the sport allowed him to learn and train simultaneously in the amateur era.

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Feb 15

Six Nations announce major kit changes to impact Ireland and Wales: The changes will be made to make matches easier to watch for colour blind viewers

independent.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-union/six-nations-kits-ireland-wales-b2496649.html

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WION

wionews.com/health-and-wellness/new-report-says-rugby-a-form-of-child-abuse-686731

Feb 03

New report says rugby a form of child abuse: New report says rugby a form of child abuse

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Feb 19

Experienced trio return for Scotland ahead of England showdown

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Feb 06

Newport Olympian walking Coast Path in support of cancer pathway: A Newport Olympian has signed up for a special Coastal Path walk to raise money for the cancer ...

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walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/kevin-sinfield-rob-burrow-miss-28308897

Dec 18 23

Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow to miss out on knighthoods in New Year's Honours: The New Year's Honours list will be announced soon

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Dec 22 23

Alun Wyn Jones has heart surgery and says Gatland visit ended Wales career: Jones has been diagnosed with a heart condition and is now speaking out about the end ...

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/alun-wyn-jones-surgery-heart-28334808

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Dec 22 23

Alun Wyn Jones: Former Wales rugby captain calls for more screenings for players after heart issue diagnosed

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Dec 17 23

We are devastated for Gareth Anscombe, who's been pictured in hospital and whose new club has cancelled his registration tinyurl.com/3retvuwy

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Dec 19 23

Brian Price, former Wales and Lions rugby union star, dies aged 86: Brian Price, the former Wales captain and British and Irish Lion, has died at the age of 86

theguardian.com/sport/2023/dec/19/brian-price-former-wales-and-lions-rugby-union-star-dies-aged-86

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Dec 01 23

Gavin Henson and Phil Vickery among over 200 ex-rugby stars taking legal action over brain injuries

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dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-nhs-alert-due-28399256

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North Wales Live Jan 05

Wales NHS alert due to 'significant and sustained pressure': Betsi Cadwaladr health board warned of "extremely long waits" in emergency departments

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Dec 03 23

Andrew Coombs reveals pain of 'heartbreaking' dementia diagnosis : Andrew Coombs revealed he was diagnosed with dementia and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy ...

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/devastated-wales-international-andrew-coombs-28220919

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Dec 01 23

Former All Blacks among World Rugby court action - lawyer: 'About half a dozen' New Zealanders, including ex-All Blacks, are among those taking legal action ...

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/503663/former-all-blacks-among-world-rugby-court-action-lawyer

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Jan 01

Hanrahan kicks Connacht to victory as double injury blow compounds Munster woe: Connacht claimed a URC New Year’s Day derby win to end a five-match losing run

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Nov 26 23

Wales rugby international undergoes experimental treatment to change his life: Alix Popham says the treatment has been a game-changer

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Nov 18 23

Ex-rugby stars among 294 launching class action over brain injuries: Almost 300 former rugby union professionals and top amateurs who blame the sport for ...

thetimes.co.uk/article/ex-rugby-stars-among-294-launching-class-action-over-brain-injuries-757vgjs00

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Nov 17 23

Referee saves player's life as Welsh rugby match abandoned in medical emergency: Referee Gareth Butler was quick to act and in doing so saved the player's ...

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/referee-saves-players-life-welsh-28127056

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Dec 03 23

'A rugby injury ended my career and changed my life overnight': But Harrison Walsh's life kept changing and now he has some new ambitions and dreams ...

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/ospreys-rugby-harrison-walsh-swansea-28215553

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Nov 12 23

Man brutally attacks his neighbour after he gave evidence against him: Paul Devney, 68, knocked Edwards Robinson unconscious leaving him with a fractured skull ...

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Nov 12 23

Wales international's enduring family pain from scandal that shook Welsh rugby: A new book tells the story of a number of Welsh rugby players

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-internationals-enduring-family-pain-28089459

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Nov 19 23

Today's rugby news as Justin Tipuric injury 'doesn't look good' 😢: tinyurl.com/mr445unz

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The Guardian

theguardian.com/sport/2023/dec/01/phil-vickery-and-gavin-henson-among-rugby-players-in-brain-injury-legal-claim

Dec 01 23

Phil Vickery and Gavin Henson among rugby players in brain injury legal claim: Phil Vickery was joined by fellow 2003 Rugby World Cup winner Mark Regan among 226 ...

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South Wales Argus

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Nov 02 23

Flanagan: Dragons must 'come out swinging' against Munster: DRAGONS head coach Dai Flanagan says his players have to use the pain of back-to-back defeats to ...

southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23895342.flanagan-dragons-must-come-swinging-munster/

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Nov 01 23

Wales star's devastating news after Six Nations game on 'worst day of his life': The Wales star lost his father to cancer last April and admits he's been ...

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Oct 08 23

Wales call up Faletau replacement as Gatland makes left-field decision: The Wales coach has opted to bring an additional scrum-half into his squad following the ...

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-call-up-taulupe-faletau-27867565

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Oct 10 23

Gareth Anscombe and Liam Williams injury update as Dan Biggar confirmed fit: Both Anscombe and Williams have been jogging in training

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Oct 06 23

Rugby ban announced as incident leaves Wales player with 'significant injury': USA centre Fane Eti Haungatau has been suspended for five weeks for her ...

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/big-rugby-ban-announced-after-27853240

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Oct 08 23

World Rugby to adopt ‘gamechanging’ G-force tech to flag major head impacts: Real-time data will see players removed from the pitch if collision forces exceed a ...

theguardian.com/sport/2023/oct/08/world-rugby-to-adopt-gamechanging-g-force-tech-to-flag-major-head-impacts

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Oct 27 23

From Munster injury hell to World Cup warrior – RG Snyman ready to bring glory to Springboks

independent.ie/sport/rugby/rugby-world-cup/from-munster-injury-hell-to-world-cup-warrior-rg-snyman-ready-to-bring-glory-to-springboks/a567980882.html

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Oct 04 23

My best friend took his own life after suffering 11 concussions playing rugby: 'I recall one time he’d had such a serious concussion, he was left in the ...

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/best-friend-took-life-after-27833675

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Oct 24 23

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers, Glasgow study finds

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Sep 10 23

We’re hours away from Wales’ first game of the Rugby World Cup - so grab your daffodil hat, get your vocal cords ready, and grab a beer from the fridge ... Show more

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Oct 04 23

Serious bedbug outbreak hits Rugby World Cup as plagues sweep France: A deputy mayor said 'no one is safe' but others are calling for calm

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Sep 03 23

Wales rugby legend David 'Dai' Watkins dies aged 81: tinyurl.com/22vvnw6s

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walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/ex-wales-rugby-star-alix-27644214

Sep 26 23

A fraction of a second changed a young man's life and robbed him of his dream of playing rugby for Wales 😔 Ifan Phillips, who was 25 at the time ... Show more

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Sep 03 23

Ex-Wales star taken to hospital after failing to recognise wife amid head blow: Alix Popham had been competing at Ironman Wales in Tenby when he took a blow to ...

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Sep 13 23

One dead and 12 in hospital after outbreak in Wales' Rugby World Cup host city : An Ireland rugby supporter is in intensive care amid a warning for people to ...

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/one-dead-12-hospital-after-27709955

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Sep 03 23

Newport rugby legend David 'Dai' Watkins dies, aged 81: Newport and Wales rugby legend David "Dai" Watkins has passed away at the age of 81.

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Aug 18 23

Wales international pulled out of England game amid 'scariest day of our lives': Kieran Hardy is back in the Wales team, a week after a traumatic scare with his ...

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Aug 21 23

The 15 players who have missed out on Wales' Rugby World Cup squad: Warren Gatland has announced his squad with some players being left disappointed

walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/15-players-who-missed-out-27561209

Quick Glance: 15 Players Excluded from Wales' Rugby World Cup Squad

Warren Gatland reveals his final Rugby World Cup squad.

Notable exclusions include Alex Cuthbert and Taine Plumtree.

The complete list of excluded players can be found here.

Get your excellent 48-page guide to the Rugby World Cup.

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Aug 20 23

The likely Wales World Cup squad that Warren Gatland will name on Monday: Warren Gatland will announce his 33-man squad for the World Cup in France tomorrow

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Aug 12 23

England beat Wales 19-17 but suffer Farrell red card: England fought back to edge Wales 19-17 in a World Cup warm up full of incident, injury and yellow cards - ...

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Jul 27 23

Young rugby player dies aged 18 after being hit by car: Ceirion Galliers died in hospital aged 18

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Aug 17 23

Biggar, Williams withdrawn from Wales team to play South Africa: Wales have withdrawn flyhalf Dan Biggar and fullback Liam Williams from their team to face South ...

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Jul 22 23

This is Craig Maxwell and he's the chief commercial officer of the Six Nations. He's just 41, but has been told he has between 10-18 months to live after a ... Show more

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Sep 05 23

Visit to Rugby World Cup - France trip: William and Kate become opponents at the weekend

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Reuters

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Jul 30 23

Former Wales captain, coach Rowlands dies at 85: Former Wales rugby captain, coach and Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) president Clive Rowlands has died ...

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Jun 26 23

Ken Owens pulls out of Wales' Rugby World Cup squad: The Wales hooker had captained his country during this year's Six Nations

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Jun 30 23

Famous Welsh rugby club sold for £1 amid plea for town to step up: The club were facing winding-up orders four years ago but are back in the Premiership this ...

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Jun 06 23

Wales' five-week mini-camp is underway ahead of the World Cup, and players have been left gasping for air bit.ly/3WZcKcs

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The Guardian

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Jun 10 23

‘Rugby needs a reset’: Premiership collapses show need for total reform: More pain could follow the calamities at Wasps, Worcester and London Irish but the ...

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Apr 21 23

Navidi forced to quit by 'serious' neck injury: Cardiff and Wales back row Josh Navidi has been forced to quit because of a "serious neck injury" at ...

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Apr 21 23

Ospreys rising star Harri Morgan who quit rugby after trying to take his own life aims to break stigma around mental health

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Apr 04 23

Over 150 ex-football, rugby players join concussion lawsuit: A group of more than 150 former football, rugby league and rugby union players are due to join a ...

rnz.co.nz/news/sport/487357/over-150-ex-football-rugby-players-join-concussion-lawsuit

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May 05 23

Ospreys' Harri Morgan on breaking mental health stigma after trying to take his own life

itv.com/news/wales/2023-05-05/injuries-and-hair-loss-took-away-my-confidence-and-i-couldnt-find-a-way-out