The Albanese government has pledged $5.5 million (US$3.7 million) in support of Papua New Guinea’s bid for the next NRL license. Federal Minister for International Development Pat Conroy made the announcement during his visit to PNG this week and said the funds would be used to develop pathways programs. “Talent identification and player development are…
Rugby Player’s Girlfriend Was ‘Shocked’ When Her Boyfriend Injured Himself During a Match, but Then This Happens
A rugby player’s girlfriend got the surprise of her life when her boyfriend faked a leg injury, then got down on one knee to propose to her—in the middle of the field. The initially worrisome scene that turned into a happy moment occurred on March 18 during a Yorkshire Men’s League match. Chris Robinson, 30, was…
Former Rugby Player Paralyzed by Spinal Injury Beats All Odds to See Birth of His Son
A former professional rugby league footballer who was left paralyzed after a severe spinal cord injury on the field never gave up hope, persevering through the darkest days by being there for the birth of his second son and now navigating life as a quadriplegic. Former National Rugby League (NRL) player Nathan Stapleton, 32, and his…
Research Shows Huge Spike in MND Risk Among Former International Players
LONDON—A new study looking at the impact of concussion on a group of former Scottish international rugby players has found that they were 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease (MND) than the general population. The figure is likely to send shock waves through the sport, which is already embroiled in a legal…
Research Shows Huge Spike in Motor Neurone Disease Risk Among Former International Rugby Players
LONDON—A new study looking at the impact of concussion on a group of former Scottish international rugby players has found that they were 15 times more likely to develop motor neurone disease (MND) than the general population. The figure is likely to send shock waves through the sport, which is already embroiled in a legal…
Researchers Developing ‘Game-Changer’ Blood Test to Identify Concussions
September 22, 2022
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Researchers from the University of Queensland are attempting to develop a new blood test that would have global implications for identifying and diagnosing a concussion. The research project is a partnership between the University of Queensland, World Rugby, Rugby Australia, Qscan, Trajan and Sonic Health. To identify biomarkers in the blood that are indicative of a…
Safety in Numbers
Commentary I belong to a very small minority: the awful truth is that I’m not a big fan of team sports. All codes of football expect their players to show great personal and physical courage on the field, but moral conviction tends to get overlooked in the job description. I’m unhappy about that. In my…
Politics and Sport Has Always Been a Toxic Mix
Commentary The Manly rugby league “pride” jersey saga in Australia has again raised the spectre of virtue signalling in sport and demonstrated how it produces numerous inconsistencies and has unintended consequences. The seven players who objected to wearing the jerseys, and missed the match on Thursday night against the Sydney Roosters, are Polynesians and devout…
US to Host Men’s and Women’s Rugby World Cups for First Time
Rugby’s biggest tournament is finally heading to the United States. Now comes the hard part for the sport’s leadership: Generating enough interest and sustainability to secure the sport’s place in a crowded U.S. market. The Rugby World Cup will be staged in the United States for the first time after being voted on Thursday as…
Perth to Host First Test Match of 2022 English Rugby Tour Against Australia
The English rugby team will return to Perth, Western Australia, for the first time since 2010 to take on the Wallabies (Australia) at Optus Stadium. Announced in a release on Tuesday, Tourism WA, in partnership with Rugby Australia, has secured the first test of the three-match English tour, which will take place on July 2….
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