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Tara Moore's tennis nightmare: a red flag for rugby's elite

Tara Moore's tennis nightmare: a red flag for rugby's elite

Tom Fitzpatrick


The roar of the crowd, the clash of bodies, the thrill of victory – professional rugby is a high-stakes game where every decision, both on and off ...

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Concerns over tramadol misuse after WADA ban

Concerns over tramadol misuse after WADA ban

Steve McCormack


All current and recently retired players are reminded that the painkiller tramadol has been included the 2024 WADA List of Prohibited Substances and ...

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RL Cares statement: rule changes for 2024

RL Cares statement: rule changes for 2024

Chris Rostron


Rugby League Cares welcomes the RFL board’s decision to accept the changes to the way in which the sport is played that were put forward by the ...

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Managing retired players

Managing retired players

James Graham


Former England and St Helens captain James Graham tackles some of the biggest issues in the sport in his Rugby League Round Table podcast.

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Concussion round table

Concussion round table

John Ledger


The issues around head injuries are discussed frankly in this insightful vlog featuring five players who have first-hand experience of concussion.

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The impact of head trauma and concussion

The impact of head trauma and concussion

James Graham


Across all codes of contact sport there’s a new focus on the long-term impacts of head trauma after a series of high profile incidents.

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"I'm fighting a battle" - Stevie Ward and concussion

Francis Stephenson


Stevie Ward has been battling persistent post-concussion symptoms since suffering two head injuries early in 2020. In this Sky Sports documentary, ...

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Racism in Rugby League and Black Lives Matter

Racism in Rugby League and Black Lives Matter

Francis Stephenson


Huddersfield Giants players Ashton Golding, Michael Lawrence and Jordan Turner give their take on their experiences in the past and how racism is a ...

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