THERE’S AN UGLY TRUTH in rugby union. No matter the amount of protective equipment used, or the amount of rule changes brought into place, head injuries are a pervasive and often unavoidable blight on the sport, with an impact that extends far beyond the playing...
ON HIS DAY, Richie McCaw made for an intimidating presence on the rugby field. The 188cm, 107kg frame he maintained during his playing days helped, but it was McCaw’s hard-hitting playing style and reputation as an enforcer that made him an unstoppable force. A vocal...
Rugby league great Ian Roberts has endured plenty of knocks during his time on and off the field. He represented Australia in 14 Tests and threw himself into five brutal State of Origin series while turning out for three clubs over a career spanning 13 years. He was...
In recent years, the impact of sports like NFL and rugby on the body have come into the spotlight, but just a few decades ago, and the risks of concussion and early-onset dementia were largely ignored. Instead, players devoted their lives to the sport and the success...
The idea of the USA hosting a rugby World Cup might sound peculiar, but when it comes to sporting events, the US certainly knows how to put on a show - just look at the 2022 Super Bowl as evidence, with the kind of Half Time Show performance that is still being...
Coombs is one of 295 retired players taking legal action against rugby’s governing bodies, as brain injuries continue to cast a shadow over the sport.
Richie McCaw made a career of doling out batterings and bruises on the rugby field, and the legendary former All Blacks captain has taken a similar all-out approach to his fitness since retiring. As an F45 ambassador, McCaw keeps finding new ways to push himself, and he’s reaping the rewards.
Roberts’ story is a personal triumph. He got the help he needed in the most unexpected way.
After a group of rugby players found themselves diagnosed with early-onset dementia, they created a case against rugby union governing bodies. Now, the case is destined for the courts.
With a bid priced at half-a-billion dollars, it’s believed to have support from the Biden White House.
